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World Service,3 mins

Can tourism really help the environment?

The Climate Question

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The eco-tourism market is booming – it was worth $92 billion globally in 2019 and is expected to top $108 billion by 2027. In this episode of The Climate Question, presenter Qasa Alom is in Costa Rica, often portrayed as a shining beacon of eco-tourism. He wants to find out for himself whether eco-tourism is a force for good or a threat to the planet.

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