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By Néfer Muñoz

Central America Wearies under Dengue Onslaught

The tropical epidemic has been merciless in the region, and is revealing the vulnerability of the poorest sectors of the population. More than 10,000 cases have been reported, primarily in Honduras and El Salvador, but health authorities fear that the majority have not yet been reported.

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War Declared on Dengue

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Source: NASA

Source: NASA

By Mario Osava

'Aqua' to Revolutionize Climate Predictions

The Brazilian probe incorporated into the Aqua satellite will allow predictions of rains and drought for South America with 90 percent accuracy, beginning in August. This will be crucial information for areas of the tropics where it is difficult to forecast weather conditions.

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NASA Donates Map to Save the Environment

Aedes aegypti. Source: US CDC

Aedes aegypti. Source: US CDC

Dengue

Dengue has become a health problem for tropical areas of Latin America over the last several decades. But this disease, cause by four types of virus transmitted by a mosquito, has been known for centuries..

Brazil launches a monitoring system in the Amazon... Costa Rica needs investment in water infrastructure... Cuba and Guatemala sign environmental agreement... High rate of reforestation in Chile... Training police and military to protect the environment in Central America... Court halts forest exploitation in protected area of Guatemala.

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