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LA ENERGAIA: Energy Policy, Regulation and Dialog in Latin America

Collected by: University of New Mexico

Archived since: May, 2010

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This archive is part of a University of New Mexico project that uses innovative technological solutions to build an easy to use knowledge base on energy policy and dialogue in Latin America for educational and policy-oriented research interests in the United States, Latin America, and the world.

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Title: O Centro Nacional de Referência em Biomassa (CENBIO) (The National Reference Centre on Biomass)

URL: http://cenbio.iee.usp.br/

Description: Based at the University of São Paulo in Brazil, CENBIO is a research group that focuses on bioenergy issues. It seeks to promote the development of research activities and disseminate the scientific, technological, and economic support to enable the use of biomass in Brazil. Articles in Portuguese.

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Subject:   Biomass Latin America Biofuel Ethanol Energy Biogas Biodiesel Brazil

Title: Egreen: Renewable Energies in Chile (Everde: Energías Renovables en Chile)

URL: http://eblogverde.blogspot.com/

Description: Based in Chile, Egreen was established as a forum for the discussion of sustainability issues. It aims to bring together a broad community of participants and facilitate the sharing of knowledge, ideas, opinions, and comments on issues of sustainability. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Biomass Oil Hydroelectric Pipeline Wind Nuclear Megaproject Biofuel Ethanol Coal Geothermal Thermal Wave Lithium Chile Georeactor Geomagnetic

Title: Erenovable (Erenewable)

URL: http://erenovable.com/

Description: Based in Spain, Erenewable is a blog that focuses on the issues surrounding renewable and alternative energy sources. It posts articles on a daily basis on energy issues from around the world, including Latin America. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Biomass Oil Mines Hydroelectric Wind Latin America Nuclear Biofuel Hydrogen Mineral Geothermal Wave

URL: http://es.wordpress.com/tag/combustibles/

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URL: http://es.wordpress.com/tag/consumo-de-energia/

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URL: http://es.wordpress.com/tag/energia/

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URL: http://es.wordpress.com/tag/energias-renovables/

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Title: Energías Renovables No Convencionales en Chile (Unconventional Renewable Energy in Chile)

URL: http://everdechile.wordpress.com/

Description: Energías Renovables No Convencionales en Chile was created as a virtual meeting place for professional actors and specialists of renewable energy in both the public and private worlds of Chile. It aims to disseminate news and progress of initiatives concerning the research, development, and implementation of renewable energy in the country. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Biomass Hydroelectric Wind Renewable Latin America Biofuel Geothermal Wave Chile Tidal

Title: LA-ENERGAIA

URL: http://laenergaia.unm.edu/

Description: Based in the United States at the University of New Mexico, LA-ENERGAIA aims to develop an easy-to-use knowledge base on energy policy, regulation, and dialog in Latin America, with a particular emphasis on the impact of alternative energy on indigenous communities in the region. Embracing a variety of formats, the project focuses on the collection, translation, analysis, and dissemination of information. Articles in Spanish, Portuguese, English, and Quechua.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Oil Hydroelectric Wind Renewable Alternative Latin America Energy

Title: Renewable Energy Latin America (RELA)

URL: http://latamrenewables.com/

Description: Based in the United States, the RELA website was developed by a group of students at the Haas School of Business at the University of California - Berkeley. The website focuses its discussion on renewable energy development and trends in Latin America. Articles in English.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Biomass Oil Hydroelectric Wind Renewable Latin America Biofuel Ethanol Geothermal Biodiesel Microalgae

Title: Oil Monitoring of the South (Observatorio Petrolero Sur)

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/

Description: Based in Argentina, Oil Monitoring of the South is an organization dedicated to working with local communities and organizations in areas impacted by oil exploration and to responding to the aggressive promotion of oil and gas exploration in Argentina, particularly in Patagonia. The site posts many articles concerning oil and energy, including a section on alternative energy sources. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Biomass Oil Wind Renewable Alternative Latin America Nuclear Argentina Biofuel Ethanol Climate Energy NGO Hydrogen Uranium Geothermal Biogas Green Ban

Title: Wind Power: Four New Areas Auctioned in Neuquén

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/energia-eolica-licitaran-cuatro-nuevas-areas-en-neuquen/

Description: This article discusses the promotion of wind power by the government in Neuquén, Argentina. Foreign companies are competing to gain access to lands opened up by the local government for the purpose of establishing wind farms. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Power Wind Argentina Energy Farm Development Model Investment Foreign Policy Government

Title: The Electric Car Sparks Lithium Fever

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/2010/12/21/el-coche-electrico-desata-la-fiebre-del-litio/

Description: This article discusses the continuing challenges facing the development of an electric car industry. While a new reliance on lithium could reduce the carbon emissions associated with gasoline use, lithium mining would bring its own set of problems, including air and water pollution and the possibility of toxic spills. The development of the electric car industry holds particular significance for South America, for the largest lithium reserves in the world are believed to be located in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Electric Mines Alternative Bolivia Argentina Mineral Lithium Mining Chile Car Industry

Title: Mendoza: The Obvious Decision of Officials Responsible for Plunder and Pollution

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/2011/02/14/mendoza-la-decision-obvia-de-los-funcionarios-responsables-del-saqueo-y-de-la-contaminacion/

Description: This article includes a response from the Popular Assembly for Water, an Argentine NGO, to the Mining Environmental Authority's acceptance of the Environmental Impact Study that was submitted by CORO Mining Corp., a Canadian mining company hoping to mine copper in Mendoza, Argentina. The Popular Assembly for Water has long opposed this mining megaproject, also known as the San Jorge mining megaproject, over concerns about the impact the project will have on the local community and its water supplies. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Mines Argentina Megaproject NGO Mineral Environment Mining Copper Impact CORO Mining Corp. Water

Title: No More Chernobyls or Fukushimas: No to Nuclear Power Around the World!

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/2011/03/30/no-mas-chernobil-y-ni-fukushima-%c2%a1no-a-la-ernergia-nuclear-en-todo-el-mundo/

Description: This article includes a statement released by a coalition of non-governmental organizations opposing the promotion of nuclear power as a safe, sustainable, affordable, and environmentally friendly source of alternative energy. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Power Nuclear NGO Environment Policy Climate Change Radioactive Waste Natural Disaster Japan Russia Chernobyl Fukushima

Title: La RENACE y la Energía Nuclear

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/la-renace-y-la-energia-nuclear/

Description: This article presents the position of the RENACE (the National Ecological Action Network of Argentina) as put forward at its meeting (Assembly No. XXXIV) which was held in Saladillo, Argentina from April 2-3, 2011. In its statement, RENACE staunchly opposes the use of nuclear power and demands an open, public debate on energy issues. It condemns nuclear power as unsafe, expensive, and bad for the environment for Argentina and Latin America more broadly. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Power Nuclear Argentina Uranium Environment RENACE Policy Radiation Waste Consumption

Title: A Supreme Ban

URL: http://opsur.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/una-prohibicion-suprema/

Description: This article discusses a legal ruling rendered by the Superior Court of Justice of Neuquén, Argentina on Setpember 28, 2009 in the case of a territorial dispute concerning the rights of Mapuche peoples to consultation versus the rights of mining companies. The court upheld an earlier decision by a lower court that declared that mining operations must be halted until such a time as the indigenous community is consulted and its concerns addressed. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Mines Argentina Mapuche Mineral Mining Legal Judicial Court Resolution 6941 Decision Rights Consultation

Title: Energy Policy Platform (La Plataforma de Política Energética)

URL: http://plataformaenergetica.org/

Description: Energy Policy Platform is a website maintained by the Center for the Study of Labor and Agrarian Development (CEDLA), based in Bolivia. The website serves as a forum to share information, generate knowledge, promote research, and facilitate public debate on energy policy and energy issues in the country. The website features a wide variety of articles, all related to energy issues. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Oil Hydroelectric Pipeline Wind Renewable Latin America Bolivia Nuclear Biofuel Ethanol Climate Energy Consumption Agreement Lithium

Title: LIDEMA Warns that Biofuels Generate Social and Environmental Risks

URL: http://plataformaenergetica.org/content/1003

Description: A report by the League for the Defence of the Environment (LIDEMA) warns that the production of biodiesel would be highly damaging for Bolivia and that biofuel production would threaten food security. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass Bolivia Biofuel Biodiesel Bioethnol Soybean Sunflower

Title: Biofuels in Debate: Should Bolivia Follow the Example of Brazil?, Brazilian Expert Says Yes

URL: http://plataformaenergetica.org/content/1041

Description: Presentation of André Amado's work, "Biofuels and The Food Security Factor," looking at the Brazilian experience with biofuel production, how it can contribute to food security, and the potential for biofuel production in other developing countries, such as Bolivia. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass Latin America Bolivia Biofuel Brazil

Title: Lithium Batteries: Government Says Iran Not Elected as Strategic Partner

URL: http://plataformaenergetica.org/content/2352

Description: The Bolivian government announced that there was no definite agreement for Iran to be Bolivia's strategic partner in the planned industrialization of lithium resources. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Mines Bolivia Agreement Mineral Lithium Mining Iran Japan South Korea France Industrial Investment Reserves Battery

Title: Hydroelectric Megaprojects and the Limits of Good Living: The Case of Ecuador

URL: http://plataformaenergetica.org/content/2818

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Subject:   Hydroelectric Power Ecuador Coca Codo Sinclair

Title: Alternative Energy Net (Red Energía Alternativa)

URL: http://redenergiaalternativa.org/

Description: Based in Colombia, Alternative Energy Net aims to create a network for the sharing of knowledge on alternative energy and the promotion of alternative energy initiatives in the country. It features various articles on energy issues, particularly concerning Colombia but also other countries of Latin America. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Indigenous Biomass Wind Renewable Alternative Latin America Biofuel Climate Colombia

Title: Abya Yala Colectivo (Abya Yala Colectivo)

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/

Description: A website created following the Third Summit of the Peoples of the Americas held in Mar del Plata, Argentina in November 2005. The website is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina and features a broad range of articles on indigenous peoples from the Americas, including energy issues. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Oil Mines Hydroelectric Alternative Latin America Argentina Megaproject Energy NGO Mineral

Title: Mud Houses, Do It Yourself

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/casas-de-barro--hagalo-usted-mismo---jorge-belanko--violeta-moraga

Description: This article provides a brief overview of the documentary "Mud, Hands, House", directed by Gustavo Marangoni. The documentary explores the issues surrounding the use of natural materials - such as mud, straw, thermal blocks, etc. - in building construction and provides information on how to construct a home using these materials. A copy of the documentary is available for download from the webpage. Article and video in Spanish.

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Subject:   Alternative Argentina Sustainable Housing Natural Bioconstruction Permaculture Natural Home Green Building

Title: Climate Crisis and Scheduled Destruction of Forests

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/crisis-clim-tica-y-destrucci-n-programada-de-bosques---silvia-ribeiro-etc

Description: This article critiques multilateral policy programs - such as the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) and the Clean Development Mechanism - that focus on using market incentives, such as carbon offsets, as the means to address deforestation and carbon emission issues linked to the climate change crisis. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Oil Fossil Fuel Environment Carbon Emissions Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) Climate Change Deforestation Development Model Policy Clean Development Mechanism Kyoto Protocol

Title: Challenges of the Bolivian Crisis

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/desaf-os-de-la-crisis-boliviana--zibechi

Description: This article discusses the popular uprisings in Bolivia in response to the increased fuel costs legislated by the Evo Morales government in Bolivia in December 2010. The author briefly examines what this popular resistance could mean for the region. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Power Bolivia Energy Development Model Evo Morales Resistance Popular Democracy Fuel Leftist Regulation Government Policy

Title: Amazon Multimodal Axis of the IIRSA:The Pasto-Macoa Highway

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/eje-multimodal-amazonas-de-la-iirsa--la-carretera-pasto-mocoa

Description: This report examines the Pasto-Macoa Highway Project, an infrastructure project of the Initiative for the Integration of the Regional Infrastructure of South America (IIRSA). The project proposes to construct a highway from Pasto to Macoa within Colombia as part of the eventual construction of a transcontinental highway, from Tumaco, Colombia to Belem, Brazil, thereby providing a road linking the Pacific to the Atlantic. The article looks at issues surrounding this project, including the potential impact on indigenous communities. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Megaproject Amazon Colombia Environment Brazil Peru Ecuador Road Highway Transportation Initiative for the Integration of the Regional Infrastructure of South America (IIRSA) Infrastructure Forest Communication Reserve Protected Area Development

Title: The State Against the Indigenous Peoples of Ecuador and Bolivia

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/el-estado-contra-los-pueblos-indios-en-ecuador-y-bolivia

Description: This article looks at the tense relationship developing between the leftists governments of Rafael Correra in Ecuador and Evo Morales in Bolivia and civil society organizations in the Andes region. These civil society organizations, many of them based in indigenous communities, are demanding that the state make changes to the national development models based upon mineral extraction and to provide increased opportunities for the participation of the citizenry in the formulation of state policy. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Mines Bolivia NGO Mineral Mining Civil Society Policy Ecuador Social Movement State Mobilization Relations

Title: The Business of Trafficking in the Path of Oil

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/el-negocio-de-la-trata-en-la-ruta-del-petroleo---observatorio-petrolero-sur

Description: This article discusses the linkages between prostitution and oil production sites. It includes an interview with Mercedes Assorati, the General Coordinator of the Program Zero Slavery which is based in Argentina. The linkages between prostitution and soybean production are also discussed. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass Oil Argentina Biofuel Prostitution Soybean Trafficking

Title: Rivers for Life: Building Social and Environmental Proposals

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/iirsa--la-amenaza-del-proyecto-de-hidrovia-industrial-sobre-los-rios-paraguay-parana

Description: This report focuses on the proposed Project of the Paraguay-Paraná, a strategy to use the Paraguay and Parana Rivers for the transport of soy, iron, and fuel. The Intergovernmental Committee of the Waterway (CIH) - which includes the governments of Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil - hopes to lower the cost of transport of these goods through the use of waterway transportation. This report looks at the impact such a strategy will have on the local environment and local communities. Report in Spanish. 20 pages.

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Subject:   Power Bolivia Argentina Paraguay Fossil Fuel Environment Brazil Uruguay Intergovernmental Committee of the Waterway (CIH) Impact Soy Iron Water Transportation Infrastructure Fuel River Paraguay River Parana River Project of the Paraguay-Paraná

Title: IIRSA: The Two Faces of South American Integration

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/iirsa-el-doble-rostro-de-la-integracion-sudamericana

Description: This article discusses the infrastructure projects proposed by the Initiative for South American Regional Integration (IIRSA). The Andean Coordinator of Indigenous Organizations (IOTC) has expressed concerns regarding the development and implementation of these projects and the social and environmental impacts these projects could have on indigenous communities in the region. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Biomass Oil Mines Hydroelectric Pipeline Power Bolivia Argentina Megaproject Biofuel Agreement Mineral Colombia Environment Mining Chile Peru Andean Coordinator of Indigenous Organizations (IOTC) Initiative for South American Regional Integration (IIRSA) Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) Consultation Infrastructure Soybean Water Biodiversity Policy Impact Forest National Route 14 Garabi Hydroelectric Paraguay-Parana Project Northwest Pipeline Project (GNEA) Ecuador

Title: Oil Amnesia in Bolivia

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/la-amnesia-petrolera-en-bolivia

Description: This article discusses Decree 0676, adopted by the Bolivian government of Evo Morales on October 20, 2010, which doubled the size of the country's oil fields. The new areas for oil exploitation incorporate previously protected areas, including over 690,000 hectares of the Madidi National Park, 723,000 hectares of the Isiboro Sécure National Park and Indigenous Territory, 154 hectares of the Aguaragüe National Park, and 100,000 hectares of the Iñao National Park. The author provides a general overview of past conflicts over oil and oil disasters that have taken place within Bolivia. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Bolivia Environment Evo Morales Development Model Biodiversity Reserve Conservation Exploration Consultation

Title: The Community of Latin American and Caribbean Biofuels Will Expand and Accelerate the IIRSA

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/la-comunidad-de-estados-latinoamericanos-y-caribe-os-expandir--los-biocombustibles-y-acelerar--la-iirsa

Description: This article discusses the ongoing efforts of Latin American and Caribbean governments to work together to promote the development of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources through new investments, geographical integration, physical infrastructure, and technology transfer in the region. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Biomass Hydroelectric Wind Renewable Megaproject Biofuel Climate Agreement Geothermal Sustainable Environment Peru Water Summit of Latin American and Caribbean Integration and Development (CALC) Sun Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America (IIRSA) Latin American and Caribbean Initiative for Sustainable Development (ILAC) Conservation Policy Fund for Technical Cooperation for Initiatives for Infrastructure Integration (FIRII) Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) National Waterways Development Plan (NHRP) Network of Waterways Amazon

Title: The Proclamation: Statement from the Congress of Indigenous Peoples of Colombia

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/la-proclama---palabra-del-congreso-de-los-pueblos-de-colombia

Description: This article includes a statement from the Congress of Indigenous Peoples of Colombia that met in Bogota, Colombia between October 8-12, 2010. In the statement, the Congress of Indigenous Peoples calls for popular empowerment, the creation of a People's Constitution, and the establishment of a People's Legislative Agenda. As part of this statement, the Congress condemns the activities of transnational mining and energy companies in indigenous territories and the failure of the Colombian government to protect local communities and ensure community consultation concerning these mining and energy projects. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Mines Mineral Colombia Environment Mining Policy Consultation Sovereignty Congress of Indigenous Peoples of Colombia

Title: Fighting for Life: The Rebellion en Bagua, Peru

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/luchando-por-la-vida--la-rebelion-en-bagua--peru

Description: This article discusses the ecological threats - including oil extraction, deforestation, and mining - facing the Peruvian Amazon and its indigenous peoples. Article in Spanish. 10 pages.

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Subject:   Capital Indigenous Oil Mines Ecology NGO Mineral Amazon Environment Mining Peru Bagua Climate Change Worldview Conservation Biodiversity Traditional Knowledge Transnational Multinational Deforestation Corporation Company Land Rights Movement

Title: Megaprojects:The Indigenous of Colombia in the Orinoco

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/megaproyectos--a-la-caza-del-indigena-colombiano-en-la-orinoquia--sergio-de-castro-sanchez

Description: This article discusses the Recovery of the Meta River Project, an infrastructure project developed through the Initiative for Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America (IIRSA). The project aims to transform the Meta River - a major river located in the Orinoco Basin of Colombia and Venezuela - into a permanent waterway for shipping that serves to integrate the region. The article also looks at how this project relates to another project in the works, The Revival of the Orinoco Project. Throughout the article, the author highlights how these projects could potentially impact indigenous communities in the region, with a particular focus on the Caño Owl Reserve, located in Colombia. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Biomass Oil Megaproject Ecology Biofuel Agreement Biodiesel Colombia Environment Carbon Emissions Bioethanol Infrastructure Transportation Venezuela Water River Recovery of the Meta River Project Revival of the Orinoco Project Regional Integration Policy Palm Sugarcane Coca Conservation Protected Area Reserve Forest Initiative for Integration of Regional Infrastructure of South America (IIRSA)

Title: Mining in Shuar Territory, Ecuador: The New Conflict in the Condor

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/mineria-en-territorio-shuar--ecuador---el-nuevo-conflicto-del-condor

Description: This article examines the pressures on the Jivaro peoples and on local ecosystems of the Cordillera del Condor in Ecuador from mining companies. It looks at the clash of interests between local indigenous communities, environmental conservation, national development policies, and mining interests. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Mines Hydroelectric Mineral Environment Mining Ecuador Jivaro Conservation Cordillera del Condor Biodiversity Consultation Protected Area

Title: Movements State Movements

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/movimientos-estado-movimientos---raul-zibechi

Description: This article discusses the often contentious relationships that exist between social movements and progressive (or leftist) governments in Latin America. Focusing especially on the cases of Bolivia and Ecuador, the author looks at how the relationship between social movements and leftist governments changed in the region once the leftist government took power and began to operate with state interests in mind. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Citizen Indigenous Bolivia NGO Ecuador Social Movement Policy Government Civil Society State Mobilization Development Model Relations Democracy

Title: New Conflicts, Old Actors

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/nuevos-conflictos--viejos-actores---raul-zibechi

Description: This article discusses the organizing efforts of indigenous peoples from various parts of Latin American - including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia - in response to the pressures of mining, oil, and hydroelectric interest on their communities and ecosystems. The author also proposes opening up the debate on the development model adopted by states. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Mines Hydroelectric Bolivia Argentina NGO Agreement Mineral Amazon Colombia Mining Brazil Andean Region Peru Ecuador Cauca Plan Colombia Social Movement Mobilization Landless Workers Movement (MST) Transnational Multinational Corporation The Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of Bolivia Barrick Gold United States Canada Development Model USAID

Title: Oscar Olivera Takes Stock of Gasolinazo in Bolivia: "You Have to Propose New Ways of Doing Politics and Economics"

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/oscar-olivera-hace-un-balance-del-gasolinazo-en-bolivia--hay-que-plantear-nuevas-formas-de-hacer-pol-tica-y-de-hacer-econom-a

Description: This article discusses the popular uprising against rising fuel prices that occurred in Bolivia in December 2010. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Power Bolivia Fuel Resistance Evo Morales Popular Government Policy Regulation

Title: Cachuela Esperanza Hydroelectric Project Bolivia: Megadream or Meganightmare?

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/proyecto-hidroel-ctrico-de-cachuela-esperanza-bolivia---megasue-o-o-megapesadillao---henkjan-laats

Description: This article discusses the Cachuela Esperanza Hydroelectric Project in Bolivia which is part of the Madeira River Complex, the most controversial project of the Initiative for the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America (IIRSA). The Cachuela Esperanza project could bring

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Subject:   Indigenous Hydroelectric Power Bolivia Megaproject Amazon Brazil TECSULT IIRSA (Initiative for the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America) Madeira River Complex Cachuela Esperanza Hydroelectric Project

Title: Brazilian Sub-Imperialism in Bolivia and Latin America

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/subimperialismo-brasile-o-en-bolivia-y-am-rica-latina

Description: This article by Mathias Luce, a Professor of International Political Economy in Brazil, discusses the growing dominance of Brazilian mining, energy, and oil companies within South America. The author views Brazil as a rising sub-imperialist power and briefly examines how it came to be so. He also looks at the changing power dynamics within South America, linked to global processes, and explores what this will mean for the region. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Indigenous Biomass Oil Mines Hydroelectric Bolivia Paraguay Biofuel Mineral Mining Brazil Peru Petrobras Infrastructure Soybean Capital Ownership Foreign Investment Development Vale Votorantim Odebrecht Gerdau Friboi Ecuador Initiative for the Integration of the Regional Infrastructure of South America (IIRSA) Integration Mercosur UNASUR Venezuela

Title: Tensions Between Extractive and Redistribution in the Process of Change in Latin America

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/tensiones-entre-extractivismo-y-redistribucion-en-los-procesos-de-cambio-de-america-latina--zibechi

Description: This article includes a speech delivered by Raúl Zibechi, Uruguayan journalist and researcher, who spoke at the Social Forum of the Americas that was held at Asunción, Paraguay in August 2010. He speaks about the tensions inherent to the extractive model of development and the issues related to the redistribution of wealth under this model. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Mines Hydroelectric Power Biofuel Mineral Amazon Environment Mining Extraction Development Distribution Wealth Social Movement Water Inequality

Title: Biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean (Biodiversidad en América Latina y El Caribe)

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/

Description: Based in Argentina, this website is operated by Biodiversity Action, an NGO that promotes the protection of biodiversity in Latin America. The website focuses on disseminating information, promoting proposals formulated by Latin American organizations working to preserve biodiversity, and publicizing the activities and initiatives of and individuals organizations operating in the region. Articles in Spanish and Portuguese.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Biomass Oil Mines Hydroelectric Pipeline Wind Latin America Nuclear Megaproject Biofuel Ethanol Climate NGO Coal Mineral Biodiesel Mining

Title: Argentina: Community Defends Its Way of Life Against the Ravages of Mining and Quarrying

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Agencia_de_Noticias_Biodiversidadla/Argentina_Comunidad_kolla_defiende_su_modo_de_vida_ante_embates_de_la_mineria_extractiva

Description: This article contains an interview with Matthias Quispe, a spokesperson for the community of Santa Ana de la Puna, which is located in the department of Cochinoca, in the province of Jujuy, in northwestern Argentina. Matthias Quispe discusses the threat that mining operations in the area pose to the indigenous way of life in the community of Santa Ana de la Puna. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Mines Alternative Andes Region Argentina Mineral Lithium Environment Mining Water Consultation

Title: Argentina: "The Nuclear Issue is Another Face of Development"

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Agencia_de_Noticias_Biodiversidadla/Argentina_El_tema_nuclear_es_otra_cara_mas_del_desarrollismo

Description: This article discusses a 24-page report released by the Sustainable Southern Cone Program (CSS) called "Nuclear Power in the Risk Society," as part of its Think Energy series. The article also includes an interview with Bertinat Pablo, a specialist in energy issues. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Alternative Nuclear Argentina NGO Sustainable Development South American Regional Integration Initiative (IIRSA) Cochabamba of the World People's Conference on Climate Change (CMPCC) Sustainable Southern Cone Program (CSS)

Title: Argentina: The Struggle of a Community in Salta Against the Looting of Timber and Oil Industries

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Agencia_de_Noticias_Biodiversidadla/Argentina_la_lucha_de_una_comunidad_Wichi_en_Salta_contra_el_saqueo_de_industrias_maderera_y_petrolera

Description: This article contains an interview with Zamora Octorina, a community leader of Wichi Honat Le Les in the province of Salta in northwestern Argentina. Zamora Octorina discusses the struggle of her community against the extractive activities of timber and oil industries. These activities have caused landslides and avalanches, thereby threatening the community of Wichi Honat Le Les. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Alternative Andes Region Argentina Amazon Timber Forestry Consultation

Title: Tell Ikea that Palm Oil Candles Destroy the Forest

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Campanas_y_Acciones/Repitale_a_Ikea_que_las_velas_de_aceite_de_palma_destruyen_la_selva

Description: This article calls for resistance to Ikea's production and sale of palm oil candles on the basis that palm oil production is destroying the environment, the climate, and human life. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass Renewable Alternative Biofuel Biodiesel Sustainable Environment Greenwashing Candle Palm Oil RSPO Certification Ikea

Title: Food Versus Fuel

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/Alimentacion_v_s_combustible

Description: This article contains a statement made by the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (FIIB) at the Tenth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10), which was held from October 18-29, 2010 in Nagoya, Japan. The FIBB statement voices concern about the increasing production of biofuels, along with the declining production of food for human consumption. The FIBB recommends that legally-binding targets be implemented to curb the displacement of agricultural production for food consumption by crops dedicated to biofuel production. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass Alternative Biofuel Biogas Biodiesel Bioethanol Food Security Food Sovereignty Food Consumption Biodiversity Energy Policy

Title: Argentina: Salta Mission Mataco Wichi cornered by the Northern Gas Pipeline Expansion

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/Argentina_Salta_Mision_Wichi_Mataco_acorralada_por_expansion_del_Gasoducto_Norte

Description: This article examines the ongoing legal dispute between the Argentine indigenous Mission of Wichi Mataco Tolaba, located in the province of Salta in northwestern Argentina, and various natural gas companies contracted to extend the Northern Gas Pipeline (GN), which has been in operation since 1960. The article includes an interview with Victorino Lorenzo, chief of the mission, and Margarita Filippini, a missionary at Wichi Mataco Tolaba. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Indigenous Oil Pipeline Trade Bolivia Argentina Amazon Transportadora de Gas del Norte (TGN) Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) Northern Gas Pipeline (GN)

Title: Declaration of the Continental Summit of Indigenous Communication

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/Declaracion_de_la_Cumbre_Continental_de_Comunicacion_Indigena

Description: This article is a statement released by the Continental Summit of Indigenous Communication of Abya Yala, following its meeting held from November 8-12, 2010 in Cauca, Colombia that focused on the issues of "Coexistence, Territory, Dialogue and Negotiation." The statement declares the intention of the coalition to establish a Continental Network of Indigenous Communications in order to articulate the different networks, processes and experiences of indigenous peoples and nations. The statement includes a plan of action to establish this continental communication network. The statement also includes a condemnation of the actions of multinational mining, oil, gas and forestry companies in indigenous territories. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Indigenous Oil Mines NGO Mineral Colombia Mining Communication

Title: Indigenous Peoples Forum on Mining, Climate Change, and Good Living

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/Foro_de_los_Pueblos_Indigenas_mineria_cambio_climatico_y_buen_vivir

Description: This article includes a statement made by the Indigenous Peoples Forum on Mining, Climate Change, and Good Living that was held in Lima, Peru from November 18-20, 2010. The statement includes a section explicitly focusing on mining issues, in which forum participants assert their right to consultation concerning all mining projects that affect their communities and a demand for the annulment of all mining concessions in which indigenous communities were not consulted. The statement also includes a section dedicated to climate change, in which forum participants explicitly reject the development of a carbon market and assert that the development of the biofuel industry threatens food security. The statement is signed by a multitude of non-governmental indigenous organizations from various parts of the world. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Mines Ecology Climate NGO Mineral Environment Mining Consultation Food Security Food Sovereignty Climate Change Biodiversity

Title: Mining: A Serial Killer of Indigenous Peoples

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/La_mineria_un_asesino_en_serie_de_los_pueblos_indigenas

Description: The National Confederation of Communities Affected by Mining (CONACAMI), a Peruvian NGO established in 1992, was invited to speak at the Continental Summit of Indigenous Communication of Abya Yala, held in Cauca, Colombia in November 2010. This article looks at the history of CONACAMI and its struggle to raise awareness and identify alternatives for indigenous communities in responding to the activities of transnational corporations. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Mines Hydroelectric Power Andes Region NGO Mineral Mining Peru Consultation National Confederation of Communities Affected by Mining (CONACAMI) Dispute

Title: Oswaldo Seva: "The Capital Offensive Against Indigenous Peoples and Peasants is Global"

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/Oswaldo_Seva_La_ofensiva_del_capital_contra_los_pueblos_indigenas_y_campesinos_es_global

Description: This article includes an interview with Oswaldo Seva, a Brazilian professor who has long opposed the construction of the Belo Monte hydroelectric dam on the Xingu River in the Brazilian Amazon and other energy megaprojects. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Power Renewable Megaproject Amazon Brazil Belo Monte Capital Investment

Title: Brazil Wants to Forgo Environment Precaution with Biofuels

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/Brasil_quer_afastar_precaucao_ambiental_de_agrocombustiveis

Description: This article examines the Brazilian governments position concerning the development of the biofuel industry, as expressed by government officials at the Tenth Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Biodiversity, held in Nagoya, Japan from October 18-29, 2010. Article in Portuguese.

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Subject:   Biomass Alternative Biofuel Biodiesel Environment Bioethanol Biodiversity

Title: Chile: Aymara Coordinator Rejects Statements by Secretary of Mining and Corema

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/Chile_coordinadora_aymara_rechaza_declaraciones_de_Subsecretario_de_Mineria_y_Corema

Description: This article contains a statement from the Aymara Coordinators of Natural Resources Defense. The statement is a response to comments made by Pablo Warner y la Corema, the Chilean Mining Secretary, in the newspaper La Estrella de Arica in November 2010, concerning the consultation of local indigenous communities and the requirements of ILO Convention 169. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Mines NGO Mineral Thermal Environment Mining Chile Consultation ILO Convention 169 Policy Water Aymara

Title: Ecuador: Quichua Peoples in Struggle Against Mining Company Merodon

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/Ecuador_pueblos_Kichwas_en_pie_de_lucha_contra_minera_Merodon_denuncian_incursion_militar

Description: This article discusses the ongoing struggle of three communities - Tzawata, Ila, and San Clemente Chucapi - in the province of Napo in Ecuador against the activities of mining company Merodon and the operations of the Ecuadorian military in the area. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Mines Andes Region Amazon River Region Mineral Mining Merodon Ecuador

Title: The IMF and World Bank Admit that Biofuels Harm

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/El_FMI_y_el_Banco_Mundial_admiten_que_los_biocombustibles_hacen_dano

Description: This article discusses a recent report released by the IMF and World Bank that found that hunger and malnutrition are worsening as food production is increasingly used as biofuel rather than for consumption. With more and more agricultural production becoming dedicated to biofuel production, food prices have risen, intensifying the threat to food security. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass Alternative Biofuel Bioethanol Food Security Export Food Sovereignty

Title: Agroenergy: Does It Serve Life or Capital?

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/La_agroenergia_sirve_a_la_vida_o_al_capital

Description: This article discusses the development of biofuels and energy sustainability within the context of a capitalist development model. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass Renewable Biofuel Fossil Fuel Sustainable Environment Climate Change Economic Development

Title: Statement by Kichwa Village Rukullakta: Enough of the Extractive Policy in Amazonian Ecuador

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/Prununciamiento_de_Pueblo_Kichwa_de_Rukullakta._Basta_de_politica_extractivista_en_amazonia_ecuatoriana

Description: This article is a statement from the Village Council of Rukullakta, a Kichwa village in the province of Napo in Ecuador. The statement denounces the activities of oil company Ivanhoe Energy Ecuador Inc. and calls for collective resistance to Ivanhoe operations in the region. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Amazon Kichwa Quechua Quichua Ecuador Ivanhoe Energy Ecuador

Title: Bolpress

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/

Description: Bolpress is a Bolivian news website publishing daily articles on various issues, including alternative energy. It focuses primarily on Bolivia but also covers other Latin American countries. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Electric Biomass Oil Mines Pollution Hydroelectric Pipeline Trade Power Wind Renewable Alternative Andes Region Amazon River Region Latin America Bolivia Nuclear Mineral

Title: "NAFTA and the IIRSA is the Strategy for the Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon will Disappear"

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010020408

Description: This article includes an interview with Jaime Corisepa, a member of the Harakmbut indigenous group of the Peruvian Amazon and the newly-elected president of the Native Federation of Madre de Dios River and Tributaries (FENAMAD).

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Subject:   NGO Native Federation of Madre de Dios River and Tributaries (FENAMAD)

Title: The Lithium-Potassium Mega-Negotiations

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010050507

Description: Article on the ongoing negotiations between the Bolivian government and foreign mining companies concerning the extraction of lithium and potassium deposits in the country. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Electric Mines Bolivia Agreement Mineral Lithium Mining Potassium Battery Negotiations

Title: Bolivia to Invest $902 million in the Industrialization of Lithium Between 2011 and 2014

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010102103

Description: This article details the Bolivian government's plan to invest in the development of a lithium battery industry in the country using a 3-step process and through agreements with foreign investors for technology transfer. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Mines Bolivia Mineral Lithium Mining Battery Technology Transfer

Title: Evo Morales: Iran will be a Partner in the Industrialization of Lithium

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010102702

Description: The article announces an agreement between Bolivia and Iran for the extraction of Bolivia's lithium deposits and the transfer of technology to Bolivia from Iran as part of that agreement. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Mines Bolivia Agreement Mineral Lithium Mining Iran Technology Transfer Battery

Title: Evo and Nuclear Power Generation for Bolivia

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010110105

Description: This article advocates for the development of nuclear energy in Bolivia as a clean, alternative energy source. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Power Alternative Andes Region Latin America Bolivia Nuclear

Title: Evo and Nuclear Power Generation for Bolivia

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010110105

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Subject:   Bolivia Nuclear

Title: Bolivia May Produce Lithium Ion Batteries

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010111010

Description: A brief interview with Wolfgang Voigt, professor of inorganic chemistry at the Freiberg TUBergakademie (in Germany), who is currently investigating the lithium deposits in Bolivia and Germany. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Mines Bolivia Mineral Lithium Mining Battery

Title: A Leftist Indian and an "Extreme Right" with the Same Plan: The People Pay Rate Hikes for Corporations to Earn More

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2011011401

Description: This article discusses the price increases for fuel implemented by the Bolivian and Chilean governments in late-December 2010, in a purported effort to encourage the exploitation of oil and gas deposits in their respective countries. The increase in Bolivia led to violent protests, forcing the Evo Morales government to cancel the fuel hike. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Oil Bolivia Chile Evo Morales Investment Exploration Policy Mobilization Resistance Export Sebastian Piñera Popular

Title: Disappearing Natural Gas Reserves in Bolivia

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2011012803

Description: This article discusses the discrepancy between earlier estimates of the size of the natural gas reserves in Bolivia and more recent estimates that are much lower. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Bolivia Reserve Exploration Potential

Title: YPFB Offers New Areas of Operation to More than 60 Oil Companies in Sararenda Field, the Base of Bolivia's Energy Security

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2011020308

Description: This article discusses the projected reserves of natural gas in Bolivia available for extraction and the Bolivian government's invitation to transnational oil companies for project proposals and partnership agreements to explore and exploit these reserves. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Oil Bolivia Thermal Nationalization Reserve Exploration Transnational Companies Development Project

Title: Looking to Substitute Oil

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2011021602

Description: This article provides a general overview of the development of biofuels in Latin America in recent years. It focuses especially on the production of bioethanol from sugar cane. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass Pollution Power Alternative Biofuel Fossil Fuel Sustainable Colombia Brazil Carbon Emissions Bioethanol Sugar Cane Maize Corn Cassava Potato Gasoline Power Plant

Title: Due to the Negligence of Officers at the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and YPFB, Bolivia Lost the Opportunity to Export Urea to Brazil

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2011021607

Description: This article discusses the industrial production of urea (also known as carbamide) as a byproduct of the natural gas industry in Bolivia and Brazil. Urea is a compound that is in heavy demand in the "Mining Triangle" in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The author explains that Bolivia lost an opportunity to export industrial urea to Brazil, as Brazil is now in the process of developing its own plants to produce the compound from natural gas exported from Bolivia. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Mines Bolivia Mineral Mining Brazil Urea Carbamide Industrial Plant Chemical

Title: Defense of Uncontacted Tribes in South America

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2011030901

Description: This article discusses a new campaign that has been organized in defense of indigenous groups living in voluntary isolation ("uncontacted") in the South American Amazon. In January 2011, an Open Letter was sent to the governments of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela by Brazilian anthropologist Sydney Possuelo with the support of the Bolivia-based Forum on Environment and Development (FOBOMADE) and the Madidi Expedition, along with the signatures of 900 individuals. The letter was asking governments of the region to establish measures to protect the biological integrity and economic, social and cultural rights of these populations who are facing increasing pressure from oil, mining, hydroelectric, and other energy-related interests. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Mines Hydroelectric Bolivia Paraguay NGO Mineral Amazon Colombia Mining Brazil Peru South America Ecuador Venezuela Convention 169 Conservation United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Republic Act 3760 Infrastructure Lobbying Advocacy Policy

Title: Climatico: Independent Analysis of Climate Policy

URL: http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/

Description: Based in the United States, Climatico focuses on the latest developments in national-level, climate change policy throughout the world. The site aims to assess government policies and provide independent analysis from a network of researchers and climate change experts. Articles in English.

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Subject:   Biomass Hydroelectric Biofuel Climate Agreement Environment Brazil Technology Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions

URL: http://www.coica.org.ec/

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Title: The Sergio de Salvo Brito Reference Center for Solar and Wind (Centro de Referência para Energia Solar e Eólica Sérgio de Salvo Brito)

URL: http://www.cresesb.cepel.br/

Description: Based in Brazil, the Sergio de Salvo Brito Reference Center for Solar and Wind was established to disseminate knowledge on solar and wind energy, broaden the dialog between stakeholders, and encourage the implementation of studies and projects. Its posts include periodicals, presentations, lectures, dissertations, and theses. Articles in Portuguese and English.

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Subject:   Solar Electric Wind Latin America Climate Energy Consumption Fossil Fuel Brazil

Title: Marcona Wind Park Project Advances

URL: http://www.energias-renovables.com/america/ContenidoseccionesAm.asp?ID=14&Cod=1556&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

Description: The Environmental Impact Study submitted by the Windfarm Company concerning the project to install 16 wind turbines was approved by the General Directory of Environmental and Energy Affairs, under the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM). Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Power Wind Renewable Environment Peru

Title: Argentina: Announcing the Bidding for Four New Wind Farms in Neuquen

URL: http://www.energias-renovables.com/america/ContenidoseccionesAm.asp?ID=14&Cod=1647&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

Description: This article discusses the government-backed project to develop wind farms on private and public lands in the province of Neuquen in central Argentina. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Power Wind Renewable Alternative Argentina

Title: Argentina: Concluded a Historic Year for the Wind

URL: http://www.energias-renovables.com/america/ContenidoseccionesAm.asp?ID=14&Cod=1651&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

Description: This article reports that the Argentina Wind Energy Association (EAA) celebrated 2010 as a landmark year for the wind in Argentina. During the previous 12 months, Argentina saw both the expansion of its energy infrastructure and the opening of its largest wind farm to date. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Power Wind Renewable Alternative Andes Region Argentina

Title: On the Path to Aviation Biofuels

URL: http://www.energias-renovables.com/america/ContenidoseccionesAm.asp?ID=14&Cod=1656&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

Description: This article reports on the efforts to develop biokerosene as an aviation biofuel and potential export product for Paraguay. Testing is on-going at the Faculty of Engineering at the National University of Asuncion (UNA). Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass Oil Paraguay Biofuel Flight Aviation Jet Fuel Biokerosene

Title: Yasuni National Park: Free from Oil Extraction

URL: http://www.energias-renovables.com/america/ContenidoseccionesAm.asp?ID=14&Cod=1658&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

Description: This article discusses the ITT-Yasuni initiative that will prevent the extraction of 846 million barrels of oil from the subsoil of Yasuni National Park, located in the Ecuadorian Amazon. In exchange for conservation, the Ecuadorian government will receive economic support from the international community through the UNDP. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Amazon River Region Carbon Emissions Ecuador Yasuni National Park Nature Reserve UNDP ITT-Yasuni Conservation Climate Change

Title: Public Hearing to Discuss the Installation of a Wind Farm in the Chocón

URL: http://www.energias-renovables.com/america/ContenidoseccionesAm.asp?ID=14&Cod=1720&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

Description: This article briefly discusses the proposed plan for the construction of 50 wind turbines by the High Valley Windfarm company in the province of Neuquen in central Argentina. The plan was announced by Nuequen's Secretary of the Environment, Ricardo Esquivel. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Power Wind Renewable Alternative Andes Region Argentina Mapuche Villa El Chocón

Title: Clean Energy (Energías Limpias)

URL: http://www.energiaslimpias.org/

Description: The Clean Energy website is an initiative of the Clean Energy and Development Foundation, based in Argentina. Its objective is to promote clean and renewable energy initiatives in Argentina. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Electric Biomass Hydroelectric Wind Renewable Alternative Latin America Nuclear Argentina Biofuel Ethanol Energy Consumption Coal Geothermal Biodiesel

Title: Energy Press (Energía Negocios)

URL: http://www.energypress.com.bo/

Description: Based in Bolivia, Energy Press is a news publication that focuses on energy issues in Latin America. It aims to create a space in which to share information, debate proposals, and contribute to decision-making processes on energy policy. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Electric Biomass Oil Hydroelectric Pipeline Wind Latin America Bolivia Biofuel Climate Thermal Andean Region

Title: Interview with Chico Mendes

URL: http://www.everde.cl/2011/01/amazonia-entrevista-chico-mendes.html

Description: This article includes a fictional interview with Chico Mendes, a rubber tapper and environmental activist that was murdered in 1988 by ranchers to end his defense of the Brazilian rainforest. The interview considers what Mendes' response to the current state of affairs in Brazil and the Amazon would be if he had not been killed. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Amazon Environment Brazil Chico Mendes Rubber Deforestation Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Development Conservation

Title: The Earth Foundation (La Fundación TIERRA)

URL: http://www.ftierra.org/ft/

Description: Based in Bolivia, The Earth Foundation is an NGO that aims to promote and support the sustainable development of rural indigenous communities in the country. It features articles on energy issues, with an emphasis on mining and oil extraction. Articles in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and German.

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Subject:   Solar Indigenous Biomass Oil Mines Pollution Hydroelectric Wind Latin America Bolivia Nuclear Minerals Biofuel Ethanol Climate Uranium Lithium Environment

URL: http://www.google.com/

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URL: http://www.indigena.erbol.com.bo/

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Title: The Interdisciplinary Center for Energy Planning (The Núcleo Interdisciplinar de Planejamento Energético)

URL: http://www.nipeunicamp.org.br/site/index.php/

Description: Based at the State University of Campinas in Brazil, The Interdisciplinary Center for Energy Planning was established to organize, support, and implement research on energy. Focusing on research, its website posts information on the research projects that are currently in progress and the articles that it publishes. Articles in English and Portuguese.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Biomass Latin America Biofuel Ethanol Energy Consumption Brazil Bioethanol Hydroelectricity

Title: Oilwatch South America (Oilwatch Sudamérica)

URL: http://www.oilwatchsudamerica.org/

Description: Oilwatch South America is part of the larger Oilwatch network of resistance to petroleum activities in the tropical countries. It seeks to halt the expansion of the oil industry and provides support to local populations in resisting oil extraction projects. As part of its mission, it posts articles related to oil and alternative energy. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Electric Biomass Oil Hydroelectric Wind Renewable Alternative Latin America Nuclear Biofuel Ethanol Climate NGO Energy Consumption Agreement Coal Hydrocarbon Hydrogen Mineral Fossil Fuels

Title: Another World is Possible (Otro Mundo Es Posible)

URL: http://www.otromundoesposible.net/

Description: Based in Spain, this website features articles from the magazine, Otro Mundo Es Posible (Another World is Possible). It aims to promote sustainability and support sustainable initiatives. It includes articles on energy issues (among other topics of sustainability) and focuses on the various countries of Ibero-America. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Indigenous Biomass Oil Hydroelectric Pipeline Wind Renewable Latin America Climate Wave Microalgae Marine Amazon Sustainable

Title: Bandanas in Rebellion (Pañuelos en Rebeldía)

URL: http://www.panuelosenrebeldia.com.ar/

Description: Bandanas in Rebellion is a non-governmental organization, based in Argentina, that focuses on support social movements through popular education. As part of this project, its website includes articles on indigenous peoples' struggles and energy issues. Most of the articles focus on Argentina or adjacent countries. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Indigenous Electric Biomass Oil Mines Pollution Hydroelectric Wind Alternative Latin America Nuclear Argentina Radioactive Storage Biofuel Ethanol Mapuche Climate Energy NGO

Title: The Wind Energy Centre (Centro de Energia Eólica)

URL: http://www.pucrs.br/ce-eolica/

Description: Based at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil,the Wind Energy Centre was established to promote research and the technological development of wind energy and coordinate initiatives undertaken by regional and national groups working in this area.

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Subject:   Wind Latin America Brazil

Title: Renewbl.com

URL: http://www.renewbl.com/category/south-america

Description: Renewbl.com is a site dedicated to following the latest news and developments on renewable energy. It focuses on both the technological and economic aspects of renewable energy. Articles in English.

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Subject:   Solar Biomass Hydroelectric Wind Latin America Biofuel Ethanol Geothermal Thermal Microalgae Methanol

Title: RenovaByte

URL: http://www.renovabyte.com/

Description: RenovaByte is a blog that was created to share information on renewable energy issues, sustainable development, and climate change. Its posts focus on news articles generated in Latin America. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Electric Biomass Hydroelectric Wind Renewable Latin America Biofuel Ethanol Hydrogen Geothermal Biogas Microalgae Bioethanol

Title: The Science and Development Network

URL: http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/

Description: Based in England, the Science and Development Network is a non-profit organization that was established to provide reliable information concerning science and technology for the developing world. The website is intended as a platform for researchers, policymakers, the media, and civil society to explore how science and technology can improve the standard of living of residents of the developing world. Energy and climate change are among the major issues discussed on the site. Articles in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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Subject:   Solar Indigenous Biomass Wind Renewable Alternative Latin America Nuclear Biofuel Climate Hydrogen Fossil Fuel Wave

URL: http://www.semillas.org.co/

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Title: SERVINDI News Agency (La Agencia de Noticias SERVINDI)

URL: http://www.servindi.org/

Description: Based in Peru, SERVINDI News Agency is a news site that focuses on indigenous and ecological issues within the country and beyond. The site aims to disseminate information on these issues in an effort to strengthen indigenous peoples, communities, and organizations. Its posts include news articles, special reports, interviews, and audio-visual material. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar Indigenous Biomass Oil Hydroelectric Wind Renewable Alternative Latin America Biofuel Ethanol Climate Andean Region Peru

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