Tierramérica

Issue of January, 28, 2001



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Report
''Green'' Products Flourish in Brazil
By Mario Osava
Textile dyes, soft drinks, shoes and even condoms are some of the products that are made from the Amazon forest's natural wealth

Accents
Galapagos Ecosystems under Threat
By Kintto Lucas
The invasion of wild goats and of non-native plants, expansion of the human population, over-fishing, fires and pollution are the most serious problems these majestic islands face

Eco-Briefs

More Radioactive Ships
The environmental watchdog Greenpeace said that departure is imminent of two plutonium-carrying ships from France that will head to Japan, most likely via the Cape Horn route, just as the Pacific Swan did in January with its 192 cylinders of radioactive waste.

Support for the U'wa
Italian environmentalists have thrown their support behind Colombia's U'wa Indians in their fight against oil giant Occidental Petroleum in ''defense of their territory and their culture.''

Fox Prepares Crusade
The Mexican government will begin a pro-environment ''crusade'' in March, when it plans to announce special measures and programs and to officially acknowledge the country's dramatic ecological problems.

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