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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: O Centro Nacional de Referência em Biomassa (CENBIO) (The National Reference Centre on Biomass)

URL: http://cenbio.iee.usp.br/

Description: Based at the University of São Paulo in Brazil, CENBIO is a research group that focuses on bioenergy issues. It seeks to promote the development of research activities and disseminate the scientific, technological, and economic support to enable the use of biomass in Brazil. Articles in Portuguese.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Latin America Biofuel Ethanol Energy Biogas Biodiesel Brazil

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: 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: LIDEMA Warns that Biofuels Generate Social and Environmental Risks

URL: http://plataformaenergetica.org/content/1003

Description: A report by the League for the Defence of the Environment (LIDEMA) warns that the production of biodiesel would be highly damaging for Bolivia and that biofuel production would threaten food security. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Bolivia Biofuel Biodiesel Bioethnol Soybean Sunflower

Title: Biofuels in Debate: Should Bolivia Follow the Example of Brazil?, Brazilian Expert Says Yes

URL: http://plataformaenergetica.org/content/1041

Description: Presentation of André Amado's work, "Biofuels and The Food Security Factor," looking at the Brazilian experience with biofuel production, how it can contribute to food security, and the potential for biofuel production in other developing countries, such as Bolivia. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Latin America Bolivia Biofuel Brazil

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 Business of Trafficking in the Path of Oil

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/el-negocio-de-la-trata-en-la-ruta-del-petroleo---observatorio-petrolero-sur

Description: This article discusses the linkages between prostitution and oil production sites. It includes an interview with Mercedes Assorati, the General Coordinator of the Program Zero Slavery which is based in Argentina. The linkages between prostitution and soybean production are also discussed. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Oil Argentina Biofuel Prostitution Soybean Trafficking

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: 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: Megaprojects:The Indigenous of Colombia in the Orinoco

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/megaproyectos--a-la-caza-del-indigena-colombiano-en-la-orinoquia--sergio-de-castro-sanchez

Description: This article discusses the Recovery of the Meta River Project, an infrastructure project developed through the Initiative for Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America (IIRSA). The project aims to transform the Meta River - a major river located in the Orinoco Basin of Colombia and Venezuela - into a permanent waterway for shipping that serves to integrate the region. The article also looks at how this project relates to another project in the works, The Revival of the Orinoco Project. Throughout the article, the author highlights how these projects could potentially impact indigenous communities in the region, with a particular focus on the Caño Owl Reserve, located in Colombia. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous,  Biomass ,  Oil Megaproject Ecology Biofuel Agreement Biodiesel Colombia Environment Carbon Emissions Bioethanol Infrastructure Transportation Venezuela Water River Recovery of the Meta River Project Revival of the Orinoco Project Regional Integration Policy Palm Sugarcane Coca Conservation Protected Area Reserve Forest Initiative for Integration of Regional Infrastructure of South America (IIRSA)

Title: Brazilian Sub-Imperialism in Bolivia and Latin America

URL: http://www.abyayalacolectivo.com/web/compartir/noticia/subimperialismo-brasile-o-en-bolivia-y-am-rica-latina

Description: This article by Mathias Luce, a Professor of International Political Economy in Brazil, discusses the growing dominance of Brazilian mining, energy, and oil companies within South America. The author views Brazil as a rising sub-imperialist power and briefly examines how it came to be so. He also looks at the changing power dynamics within South America, linked to global processes, and explores what this will mean for the region. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Indigenous,  Biomass ,  Oil Mines Hydroelectric Bolivia Paraguay Biofuel Mineral Mining Brazil Peru Petrobras Infrastructure Soybean Capital Ownership Foreign Investment Development Vale Votorantim Odebrecht Gerdau Friboi Ecuador Initiative for the Integration of the Regional Infrastructure of South America (IIRSA) Integration Mercosur UNASUR Venezuela

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: 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: Food Versus Fuel

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Documentos/Alimentacion_v_s_combustible

Description: This article contains a statement made by the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (FIIB) at the Tenth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10), which was held from October 18-29, 2010 in Nagoya, Japan. The FIBB statement voices concern about the increasing production of biofuels, along with the declining production of food for human consumption. The FIBB recommends that legally-binding targets be implemented to curb the displacement of agricultural production for food consumption by crops dedicated to biofuel production. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Alternative Biofuel Biogas Biodiesel Bioethanol Food Security Food Sovereignty Food Consumption Biodiversity Energy Policy

Title: Brazil Wants to Forgo Environment Precaution with Biofuels

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/Brasil_quer_afastar_precaucao_ambiental_de_agrocombustiveis

Description: This article examines the Brazilian governments position concerning the development of the biofuel industry, as expressed by government officials at the Tenth Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Biodiversity, held in Nagoya, Japan from October 18-29, 2010. Article in Portuguese.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Alternative Biofuel Biodiesel Environment Bioethanol Biodiversity

Title: The IMF and World Bank Admit that Biofuels Harm

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/El_FMI_y_el_Banco_Mundial_admiten_que_los_biocombustibles_hacen_dano

Description: This article discusses a recent report released by the IMF and World Bank that found that hunger and malnutrition are worsening as food production is increasingly used as biofuel rather than for consumption. With more and more agricultural production becoming dedicated to biofuel production, food prices have risen, intensifying the threat to food security. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Alternative Biofuel Bioethanol Food Security Export Food Sovereignty

Title: Agroenergy: Does It Serve Life or Capital?

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Contenido/Noticias/La_agroenergia_sirve_a_la_vida_o_al_capital

Description: This article discusses the development of biofuels and energy sustainability within the context of a capitalist development model. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Renewable Biofuel Fossil Fuel Sustainable Environment Climate Change Economic Development

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: Looking to Substitute Oil

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2011021602

Description: This article provides a general overview of the development of biofuels in Latin America in recent years. It focuses especially on the production of bioethanol from sugar cane. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Pollution Power Alternative Biofuel Fossil Fuel Sustainable Colombia Brazil Carbon Emissions Bioethanol Sugar Cane Maize Corn Cassava Potato Gasoline Power Plant

Title: Climatico: Independent Analysis of Climate Policy

URL: http://www.climaticoanalysis.org/

Description: Based in the United States, Climatico focuses on the latest developments in national-level, climate change policy throughout the world. The site aims to assess government policies and provide independent analysis from a network of researchers and climate change experts. Articles in English.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Hydroelectric Biofuel Climate Agreement Environment Brazil Technology Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions

Title: On the Path to Aviation Biofuels

URL: http://www.energias-renovables.com/america/ContenidoseccionesAm.asp?ID=14&Cod=1656&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

Description: This article reports on the efforts to develop biokerosene as an aviation biofuel and potential export product for Paraguay. Testing is on-going at the Faculty of Engineering at the National University of Asuncion (UNA). Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Biomass ,  Oil Paraguay Biofuel Flight Aviation Jet Fuel Biokerosene

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: The Interdisciplinary Center for Energy Planning (The Núcleo Interdisciplinar de Planejamento Energético)

URL: http://www.nipeunicamp.org.br/site/index.php/

Description: Based at the State University of Campinas in Brazil, The Interdisciplinary Center for Energy Planning was established to organize, support, and implement research on energy. Focusing on research, its website posts information on the research projects that are currently in progress and the articles that it publishes. Articles in English and Portuguese.

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Subject:   Natural Gas Solar,  Biomass ,  Latin America Biofuel Ethanol Energy Consumption Brazil Bioethanol Hydroelectricity

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: 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: 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: 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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