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By Diego Cevallos

The Road from Mexico to South Africa

Although environmentalists will play a peripheral role at the upcoming Conference on Financing for Development, in Monterrey, Mexico, they are expected to define key aspects there of what will unfold at the Rio+10 Summit in August.

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Norman Borlaug

Norman Borlaug

By Néfer Muñoz

'What is so frightening about transgenic crops?'

Norman Borlaug, father of the Green Revolution, believes genetically modified crops can help feed the world and prevent deforestation. He said in a conversation with Tierramérica that in the fight against hunger the major problem is equitable distribution.

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A Disastrous Year for Whales

Norway's decision to increase its whale catch limit in 2002 means it will be a dangerous year for these cetaceans, warns IFAW. Japan and Norway are expected to join forces to press for lifting the moratorium on whale hunting.

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Credit: NOAA

Smart Cetaceans

Dolphins have been popular with humans since ancient times due to their astonishing ability to learn and their extraordinary behaviors. But while they are admired by young and old alike, they suffer the impacts of human activities and are not strangers to the threat of extinction.

Neighborhood group wins prize in fighting highway project... Sugarmill waste kills off fish in Cuba... Attempt to recuperate protected area in Venezuela... Finance institutions to debate sustainable development resources for Brazil.

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