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

Collected by: University of New Mexico

Archived since: May, 2010

Description:

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.

Subject:   Government Science & Health Computers & Technology

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Title: America (Tierramérica)

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/

Description: Based in Uruguay, Tierramérica is a UN-supported website that aims to promote the exchange of information and facilitate participatory debate on issues of human development and environmental sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean. As part of its mission, it provides articles on alternative energy (among other topics). Articles in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

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Subject:   Solar Indigenous Electric Biomass Oil Mines Hydroelectric Wind Latin America Minerals,  Biofuel ,  Ethanol Climate Agreement Coal Lithium Biodiesell Mercury

Title: Argentine Biofuels Begin

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3539&olt=462

Description: This article discusses the implementation of government policy in Argentina concerning biofuels - through the blending of gasoline with ethanol and diesel fuel with biodiesel - in pursuit of lower carbon emissions. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Biomass Oil Alternative Argentina,  Biofuel ,  Biodiesel Carbon Emissions Soybean Gasoline Fuel Petroleum Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Sugar Cane Corn Cassava Yuca Consumption Export Import Domestic Market Green Fuel

Title: Tangled Road for Peruvian Forest Law

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3583&olt=468

Description: This article discusses new legislation that the Peruvian government is developing to protect the forests and wildlife of its Amazonian rainforest, as well as the indigenous communities living there. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Mines,  Biofuel ,  Mineral Amazon Mining Peru Forest Consultation Logging Deforestation Policy

Title: Environmentalists Call a Green Pause "The Chaco Dream"

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3653&olt=479

Description: This article details the deforestation that is continuing in the Gran Chaco region of South America (including Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil). The spread of cattle ranching and agriculture production (including that of soybean production) have been blamed for the deforestation. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Biomass Bolivia Argentina Paraguay,  Biofuel ,  Gran Chaco Deforestation Logging Forest Soybean Biodiversity

Title: Argentina: Resistance to Chinese Plan to Expand Soy in Patagonia

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3773

Description: This article discusses the concern expressed by a number of environmental and social organizations in Argentina concerning an agreement with China to expand soybean production in the southern Argentine province of Río Negro. They are concerned that the expansion of soybean production could pose a threat to the region's biodiversity and food sovereignty. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass Trade Latin America Argentina,  Biofuel ,  NGO Agreement Environment China Food Sovereignty Soybean Food Security Biodiversity

Title: "It is Essential to Accelerate Changes to the Energy Model"

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3852&olt=510

Description: This article includes an interview with Sergio Otto who is a member of Spain's Wind Energy Association and a founding member of Renewable Foundation, an NGO based in Spain that aims to increase Spanish society's sensitivity to energy issues and promote changes to the existing energy model. According to Otto, there is great potential for renewable energy development in Latin America given Spain's advanced achievements in meeting European Union (EU) targets for renewable energy. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Biomass Wind Renewable Argentina,  Biofuel ,  Biogas Chile Sun Spain

Title: Soybean Biodiesel Produces Genetic Mutations

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=eco&nro=503

Description: This article identifies a study into the environmental impact of soybean biodiesel versus regular diesel. The study found that the soybean biodiesel produced genetic mutations in organic material. This would have implications in the case of a biodiesel spill. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass,  Biofuel ,  Biogas Biodiesel Environment Brazil Soybean

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