Global IssuesArgentina: Progress in River Clean-Up Praised - With Reservations
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
For the first time in over 200 years, visible progress is being made in cleaning up the Matanza-Riachuelo River basin, the most highly polluted in Argentina, although improvements remain largely superficial so far.
Eu Pledges Strong Support For Earth Summit
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
European leaders have mapped out a bold agenda ahead of the Rio summit, vowing to transform development aid, help provide renewable electricity to the world’s neediest people, and bulk up the United Nations environment body.
Cuba On The Road To Clean Energy Development
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
More than a decade ago, solar electricity changed the lives of several mountain communities in Cuba. Now this and other renewable power sources are emerging as the best options available to develop sustainable energy across the island.
Spain's Green Groups Slam Rollback Of Conservation Policies
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Spain's new conservative government has announced changes in environmental policy that are a significant step backwards for environmental protection in the country, provoking an immediate, harsh reaction from the opposition and civil society.
Cloud Seeding - Uncertain Solution For Mexico’S Drought
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
As half of Mexico endures one of the most severe droughts in its history, cloud seeding appears to be a promising way to bring desperately needed rain, although it remains a source of controversy.
Q&A: 'The Environmental Crisis Is in Fact a Crisis in Democracy'
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
To meet the challenges of the 21st century, including climate change, feeding the world and eliminating poverty, we need to free ourselves from the 'thought traps' that prevent us from seeing the world as it truly is and narrow our vision of how to respond.
Mines Test Colombia's Commitment To Sustainable Development
Monday, February 06, 2012
'In the Andes, and all over the world, mining on mountains should be banned. Distinguished scientists and papers in the most prestigious journals are saying this,' a regional planning expert in Colombia told IPS.
Europe-Development: Mapping Out the EU’s Harmful Projects
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Dozens of European Union-funded projects across several countries are ‘environmentally or socially unsound’, according to a map created by a joint effort between CEE Bankwatch Network and Friends of the Earth Europe.
Chinese Feed Illegal Ivory Trade
Saturday, February 04, 2012
The illegal trade in ivory continues in Egypt, with ivory products sold openly in local tourist markets by traders who operate with impunity, a new study by the conservation group Traffic has found.
Argentina: Fair Trade Going Strong Amid Global Crisis
Friday, February 03, 2012
With a steady growth in production and exports, fair trade in Argentina is proving that socially and environmentally sustainable practices can be much more than a refuge from external crises.
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