Tierramérica

Issue of March, 22, 2010



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The beauty of coral a factor in its destruction.
Credit: G. Marola/ SeaWeb Marine Photo Bank

Report
Corals Fight for Survival
By Stephen Leahy
Delegates from 175 countries discuss listing endangered plant and animal species to protect them from unregulated trade. For corals it's a lost opportunity.

A street in Kingston following the 1907 quake.
Credit: National Library of Jamaica

Accents
The Caribbean Trembles
By Kathy Barrett
The Haiti earthquake was a reminder that the beautiful Caribbean is one of the planet's most geologically active zones.

Eco-Briefs

MEXICO: A Green University
The private Ibero-American University of Mexico is working to reduce its harm to the environment through the ambitious "Green Campus" program.

BRAZIL: Bioinsecticide Against Dengue
A biological insecticide developed at Brazil's Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is an effective weapon against dengue because it does not harm human health or the environment, say researchers.

ARGENTINA: More and More Garbage
The government of the Argentine capital is depositing twice the volume of solid waste in sanitary landfills than is allowed under the 2005 "zero garbage" law.

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