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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.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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

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: Xingu River Between Electricity and Diversity

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3681&olt=483

Description: This article discusses the proposed construction of the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Dam in the Xingu River basin of the Brazilian Amazon. The project will threaten the biodiversity of the region. Also threatened are 30 indigenous land reserves inhabited by over 13,000 people from 24 ethnic groups, and 12 conservation areas, including four extractive reserves and other comprehensive protection. Ultimately, 50,000 inhabitants could be displaced by this project. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Dam Water Indigenous Hydroelectric Power,  Renewable ,  Alternative ,  Amazon Brazil Environmental Impact Biodiversity Conservation Reserve Forest Xingu River Belo Monte Hydroelectric Dam

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: Binational Movement of People Affected by Yacyretá (Movimiento Binacional de Afectos por Yacyretá)

URL: http://yacyreta.info/www/

Description: This website was created by a social movement opposed to the construction of the Yacyretá hydroelectric dam that was built along the border between Argentina and Paraguay during the 1990s. The hydroelectric plant launched full operations on July 7, 1998. It includes various articles and photos concerning the hydroelectric project and energy issues. Articles in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Hydroelectric Power Wind,  Renewable ,  Alternative ,  Argentina Megaproject Paraguay Yacyretá Ecology NGO

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