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Ecobreves – CHILE: Award for Worst Polluting Businessman
On Jun. 5, World Environment Day, the eco-watchdog Greenpeace awarded its 2006 Environmental "Condorazo" Prize to magnate Anacleto Angelini, accused of being responsible for ecological disasters caused by pulp mill factories in southern Chile.Ecobreves – MEXICO: Award for New Wood-Burning Stove
A highly efficient and low emission wood-burning stove, designed in Mexico for low-income populations, received one of the Britain-based Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy.Ecobreves – ARGENTINA: Uranium Victims Await Justice
A couple ill with cancer were accepted this month as plaintiffs by the Argentine judiciary, which is investigating charges of uranium contamination of water near the Ezeiza Atomic Center, in Buenos Aires province.
Green Goals for World Cup Nets
The soccer World Cup, being contested this month in Germany, aims to leave behind an ecological legacy. But just one of the 12 stadiums hosting the games comply with all of the environmental standards, say activists.Ecobreves – COLOMBIA: 20 Years for the Green College
With the support of the Dutch government, the "Colegio Verde de villa de Leyva", in the central Colombian department of Boyacá, will celebrate its 20th anniversary June 5-6 with a seminar-workshop titled "Oversight of the responsibility and social impact of environmental projects."
Yes, Deserts Can Be Productive
Production of solar energy in Chile's Atacama desert and ecotourism in Salta, Argentina, are successful cases of sustainable use of arid lands in Latin America.Ecobreves – GUATEMALA:: A Push for Mango Crops
- Mango growers in Guatemala seek to increase their crop, following the 200-percent growth of exports in the last decade.In Search of the Toromona
A new expedition will attempt to confirm the existence of an indigenous group isolated deep in the Bolivian jungle. No scientist has ever seen the Toromona.
Ecobreves – HONDURAS: New Threats Against Father Tamayo
Catholic priest Andrés Tamayo did not heed the threats of expulsion from residents and logging businesses who demanded that he leave the northeastern Honduran department of Olancho by May 31.Ecobreves – BRAZIL: Zoos Preserve Threatened Species
Experts called for strengthening the role of zoos in the preservation of biodiversity, during the 30th Congress of the Brazilian Society of Zoos, which concluded in Brasilia on May 2.Ecobreves – GUATEMALA: Fisherfolk Clean Contaminated Lake
- Dozens of artisanal fisherfolk have been working since early May on a project to clean up the northern Guatemalan lake of Petén Itzá, overrun with waterlilies (Nymphaea) and contaminated with other solid waste.
Criticism Rains Down on Gas Mega-Pipeline
Opposition is growing against the continent-wide project that would transport some 150 million cubic meters of fuel daily through the Amazon.
The Awkward Return of the Brown Bear
France, Spain and Andorra are working to reintroduce the brown bear in the Pyrenees Mountains. Fearful residents oppose the effort.No Consensus for Moratorium on Bottom Trawling
Environmentalists hoped an international ban on bottom trawling in the fishing industry would gain ground at a UN meeting. But they will have to wait.
Ecobreves – CHILE: Drought-Resistant Eucalyptus Cloned
Eucalyptus trees resistant to drought have been cloned -- reproduced through genetic manipulation -- for reforestation plans and forestry development in Chile's arid zones.Ecobreves – CUBA: Alert for 2006 Hurricane Season
- A good portion of Cuba's 11.2 million people participated May 20-21 in the extreme weather drill organized by the government to test the disaster prevention system ahead of the hurricane season's official start date: June 1.Ecobreves – VENEZUELA: Biodiversity Contest
The environmental organization Vitalis convened on May 22 a contest of ideas to learn about and preserve Venezuelan biodiversity, targeting university students from all fields and a awarding a trip to Germany for the 10 project winnersEcobreves – BRAZIL: New Formula for Cleaner Diesel
Brazil's national oil giant Petrobras has developed the formula H-Bio, which adds hydrogenated vegetable oil to diesel, improving the quality of the fuel and reducing pollution.Ecobreves – MEXICO: Business Sector Rejects New Solar Law
Opposition has emerged amongst entrepreneurs in the Mexican capital against a law that would require the use of solar energy by any new business that has more than 51 employees and uses hot water. Their argument is that it is an expensive source of energy and adequate technology is not available.
Now the Spotlight Turns to Argentina's Pulp Mills
Paraguay is filing complaints against Argentina for the contamination of the border Paraná River. The operations of at least 12 pulp mills are being challenged.
Clean Air Plan for Santiago Fails
According to business leaders, the year's first declaration of "pre-emergency" for air pollution meant 3.9 million dollars in losses. They urge President Bachelet to take action.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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