Tierramérica

Issue of March, 03, 2007



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The endangered lowland burrowing tree frog.
Credit: Claudio Contreras

Report
Frogs Fading Into Silence
By Stephen Leahy
The extinction of amphibians in Latin America has reached alarming proportions: 209 species in Colombia and 198 in Mexico alone are in danger of disappearing forever

Great white shark
Credit: Claudio Contreras

Accents
Dangerous Waters - Even for Sharks
By Francesca Colombo
In 15 years the shark population in European waters has plummeted 80 percent. Some 100 million of these fish die each year, victims of the lucrative global market for their fins.

Eco-Briefs

MEXICO: Breaking the Car Habit
In 2008 the results will be ready from a study about the dependence of Mexicans in 50 urban areas on their cars. The unprecedented study will define indicators for tracking the issue and suggest strategies to reduce reliance on automobiles.

BRAZIL: Banana's Useful Fibers
Students from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) are taking advantage of the banana stalk to develop BananaPlac, a colorful laminate that can be used for furniture, walls, car panels, among other things, replacing traditional formica.

ARGENTINA: Refrigerator Exchange
The Argentine government will grant credits and subsidies in 2007 to consumers to exchange -- over the next three years -- old refrigerators for new ones that are more energy efficient.

Lessons From a Unique Decade - José Graziano da Silva *
Rio+20 and Beyond: Together for a Sustainable Future - José Graziano da Silva *
Why Inclusive Green Growth Can Sustain Recent Gains in Latin America - Hasan Tuluy*
The Global Food Crisis and the Latin American Paradox - Pamela Cox