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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Spanish Renewable Energy Sets Sights on West

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3689&olt=484

Description: This article discusses the opportunities for investment in renewable energies in Latin America. Alternative energy companies based in Spain, who have been hit by the recession and cuts to their subsidies, are looking to invest in the Latin American market. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Solar Power Wind Renewable Alternative Energy Consumption Fossil Fuel Brazil Carbon Emissions,  Chile ,  Spain Sun Mexico Green Wind Farm

Title: The Clean Energy Beneath Our Feet

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3732&olt=491

Description: This article discusses the potential for the development of geothermal energy across the world, including opportunities in Peru, Colombia, and Chile. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Electric Power Alternative Geothermal Colombia,  Chile ,  Peru

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

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