BRAZIL: DILMA’S “POISONOUS PROPOSAL”
President Dilma Rousseff's alternative proposal for the forest code weakens forest protection, say environmentalists.
“BUSINESS AS USUAL WON’T DO” AT RIO+20
Leading NGOs and trade unions offer an alternative agenda for sustainable development.
PEASANT AGRICULTURE IS THE ANSWER
Vía Campesina, the world-wide peasant organisation, argues that the 'green economy' is interested in profit, not people.
BRAZIL: “ACCELERATED PROCESS OF REVERSE”
On the eve of Rio+20, former environment minister Marina Silva expresses her frustration at the government's environmetal policies
PERU: WAYS OF MAKING MINING MORE SUSTAINABLE
The Red Muqui, which monitors extractive industries in Peru, says there are exciting alternatives to the current dirty and socially unjust mining model.
BRAZIL: TIME FOR SOLAR ENERGY
Decentralised electricity generation could reduce costs and avoid damaging the environment.
Tobacco companies accused of intimidatory practices
The Pan American Health Organization denounces the continued interference by the tobacco industry in the passing of antismoking laws in the countries of the Americas.
MEXICAN WIND FARMS GENERATE CONFLICT
A 'green energy' project benefits companies and excludes local people.
EL SALVADOR: MAKING THE BEST OF IT
An unusually violent hurricane ravaged their community but women are rebuilding their lives with sewing machines and eggs.
LATIN AMERICA: US$100BN DAMAGE FROM CLIMATE CHANGE
Latin America and the Caribbean face massive economic damages from global warming, report warns.