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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.

Subject:   Government Science & Health Computers & Technology

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Title: Argentina: Community Defends Its Way of Life Against the Ravages of Mining and Quarrying

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Agencia_de_Noticias_Biodiversidadla/Argentina_Comunidad_kolla_defiende_su_modo_de_vida_ante_embates_de_la_mineria_extractiva

Description: This article contains an interview with Matthias Quispe, a spokesperson for the community of Santa Ana de la Puna, which is located in the department of Cochinoca, in the province of Jujuy, in northwestern Argentina. Matthias Quispe discusses the threat that mining operations in the area pose to the indigenous way of life in the community of Santa Ana de la Puna. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Mines Alternative,  Andes Region ,  Argentina Mineral Lithium Environment Mining Water Consultation

Title: Argentina: The Struggle of a Community in Salta Against the Looting of Timber and Oil Industries

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Agencia_de_Noticias_Biodiversidadla/Argentina_la_lucha_de_una_comunidad_Wichi_en_Salta_contra_el_saqueo_de_industrias_maderera_y_petrolera

Description: This article contains an interview with Zamora Octorina, a community leader of Wichi Honat Le Les in the province of Salta in northwestern Argentina. Zamora Octorina discusses the struggle of her community against the extractive activities of timber and oil industries. These activities have caused landslides and avalanches, thereby threatening the community of Wichi Honat Le Les. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Alternative,  Andes Region ,  Argentina Amazon Timber Forestry Consultation

Title: Mining: A Serial Killer of Indigenous Peoples

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

Description: The National Confederation of Communities Affected by Mining (CONACAMI), a Peruvian NGO established in 1992, was invited to speak at the Continental Summit of Indigenous Communication of Abya Yala, held in Cauca, Colombia in November 2010. This article looks at the history of CONACAMI and its struggle to raise awareness and identify alternatives for indigenous communities in responding to the activities of transnational corporations. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil Mines Hydroelectric Power,  Andes Region ,  NGO Mineral Mining Peru Consultation National Confederation of Communities Affected by Mining (CONACAMI) Dispute

Title: Ecuador: Quichua Peoples in Struggle Against Mining Company Merodon

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

Description: This article discusses the ongoing struggle of three communities - Tzawata, Ila, and San Clemente Chucapi - in the province of Napo in Ecuador against the activities of mining company Merodon and the operations of the Ecuadorian military in the area. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Mines,  Andes Region ,  Amazon River Region Mineral Mining Merodon Ecuador

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: Evo and Nuclear Power Generation for Bolivia

URL: http://www.bolpress.com/art.php?Cod=2010110105

Description: This article advocates for the development of nuclear energy in Bolivia as a clean, alternative energy source. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Power Alternative,  Andes Region ,  Latin America Bolivia Nuclear

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: Colombian Forest Project Loans and Critical Harvest

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3614&olt=473

Description: This article discusses the Procuenca Initiative, which is a tree plantation program that has been established in the watershed basin of Chinchiná, in western Colombia. The Procuenca Initiative, which has been certified as part of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), may become one of the world's first sales of carbon credits for forest and biodiversity conservation. There remain many issues to consider surrounding this initiative however. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Andes Region ,  Fossil Fuel Colombia Carbon Emissions Andean Region Coffee Biodiversity Carbon Market Greenhouse Gases Clean Development Mechanism Water Climate Change Carbon Credits Preservation Tree Plantations

Title: Environmental Crime to Be Paid in Peru

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3851&olt=510

Description: This article examines issues surrounding the establishment of penalties by the Ministry of the Environment in Peru for companies found guilty of committing environmental crimes in the country. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Oil Mines Pollution,  Andes Region ,  Mineral Amazon Environment Mining Andean Region Peru Destruction Contamination Forest Deforestation River Policy Law Government Policy

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