Tierramérica

Issue of February, 11, 2008



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A sign by the highway that crosses the indigenous park of Dourados.
Credit: Mario Osava

Report
Guaraníes Out of Their Environment
By Mario Osava, special to Tierramérica*
With no forests or rivers, or sufficient land, the indigenous peoples of Mato Grosso do Sul try to survive on wage labor from working on sugarcane plantations and on alternative farming.

Among the leaders in the destruction of forests: Honduras.
Credit: Fundación Democracia sin Fronteras

Accents
Deforestation Still Winning in Latin America
By Diego Cevallos*
The plans of Latin American governments to fight indiscriminate logging have achieved some victories, but they continue to run up against strong economic interests.

Eco-Briefs

MEXICO: Standards for Sustainable Construction
Mexico's National Housing Commission will enact a regulatory framework before the end of the month that, for the first time, will guide the construction of more eco-friendly homes.

ARGENTINA: More Ships, More Whales
The non-governmental Fundación Vida Silvestre launched a research plan to prevent accidents between whales and large ships along Argentina's Patagonian coast.

BRAZIL: Fruit with Dental Benefits
The açaí (Euterpe oleracea), an Amazonian fruit popular for its flavor and energy boost, is also the source of a dye that identifies bacterial plaque in teeth, which can help prevent cavities and other dental problems.

HONDURAS: Military Protection of Forests
The Armed Forces of Honduras has sent 2,000 soldiers to protect the natural resources of the entire country as part of the government project "Life for Nature".

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