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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: Uruguayans From Mud and Clay

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3548&olt=463

Description: This article discusses experimentation with bioconstruction in the building of homes in Uruguay. Using straw, wood, clay, and mud, Uruguayans are building natural homes that are healthier, more affordable, more energy-efficient, and more sustainable than cement homes, but many barriers remain, hindering the growth of bioconstruction. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Housing Alternative Bioconstruction Uruguay Green Building,  Sustainability ,  Natural Homes Energy Efficiency Consumption Permaculture

Title: Ecological Earthquake in Chile

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3582&olt=468

Description: This article discusses the opportunities for incorporating renewable, alternative, and sustainable energy sources into reconstruction efforts following the earthquake and tsunami that hit Chile on February 27, 2010. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Electric Pollution Power Wind Renewable Alternative Chile Environmental Impact Biodiversity Reconstruction Destruction Earthquake Tsunami,  Sustainability ,  Urban Planning Recycling Dry Toilet Compost Development Cell Phone Decentralization Consumption Household

Title: Bamboo Against Deforestation

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3595&olt=470

Description: This article discusses the Foundation Takuara Renda, an NGO that was established in southern Paraguay. It seeks to promote permaculture, the design and maintenance of small productive ecosystems, the harmonious integration of people and their homes with the environment, and sustainable living practices. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Paraguay NGO Housing Bamboo,  Sustainability ,  Bioconstruction Deforestation Foundation Takuara Renda Permaculture Home

Title: The Population that Watches Its Amazon

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3841

Description: This article discusses the efforts of the Amazonian Association for the Amazon (AMPA) in Peru to obtain land concessions from the Peruvian government in order to conserve biodiversity and prevent deforestation. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Oil Mines NGO Mineral Amazon Mining Peru Deforestation Water Climate Change Biodiversity,  Sustainability ,  Conservation Development Protected Area Ecotourism Watershed The Amazonian Association for the Amazon (AMPA)

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