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By Gustavo González

A Dangerous Splash

Bathers are no longer safe even in the waters of Latin America's most beautiful beaches -- the culprit is contamination. And the main cause is the discharge of sewage into the seas, a region-wide phenomenon.

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By Mario Osava

Energy in a Castor Bean
The castor-oil plant, ricinus communis, is the best source for creating "biodiesel", say Brazilian experts after years of research. Castor oil already has a major international market because it is has hundreds of uses, ranging from cosmetics to industrial lubricants.

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By Marcela Valente

Sick Citizens Take Argentine Tannery to Court
The Arlei company is accused of dumping toxic chemicals in the province of Santa Fe. The tannery's executives decline to comment. Two lower courts have ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, but now it is in the hands of Argentina's Supreme Court.

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By Jorge A. Grochembake

Guatemalan Marsh in Distress
The Manchón Guamuchal marsh, Guatemala's largest, suffers degradation from human activities and contamination from the dumping of chemicals and garbage, say environmentalists.

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U.S. Environmental Policy
The environmental policy of the United States is relevant to the entire world, both because of the ecological impact of that country's huge economy and high level of consumption, and its role as the world superpower
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Predicting hurricanes in Cuba... Some sorry to see U.S. EPA chief resign... Releasing caymans in Venezuela... Chilean city on cutting edge of recycling... Nicaraguan cement company promises to stop polluting... SARS alert for Miss Universe pageant in Panama.
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