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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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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

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: 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: 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: "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: 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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