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El actual aumento de las emisiones de dióxido de carbono puede producir variaciones climáticas abruptas, según científicos. Crédito: Photo Stock

The current rise in carbon dioxide emissions could cause abrupt climate fluctuations, say scientists. / Photo credit: Photo Stock

By Stephen Leahy

Experts Back Pentagon Warning on Climate

Abrupt climate change, which could trigger catastrophes such as a decline of temperatures in Europe to Siberian levels, is indeed possible, scientists told Tierramérica.

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Playa en el Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, en Costa Rica. Crédito: Mauricio Ramos.

A beach at Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park. / Photo credit: Mauricio Ramos

By José Eduardo Mora

Costa Rica Exports Its Model for Green Tourism Certification

Several Latin American countries will emulate the Costa Rican "green seal" for the tourism industry. Although the major hotel chains have shown little interest so far, Costa Rica has certified 50 businesses in the tourism industry.

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By Gustavo González

Chile's Environmental Law Old After a Decade

Leaders of environmental NGOs in Chile are calling for reform of the environmental law enacted in March 1994. They are demanding the creation of a truly "green" environment ministry.

Barcelona Forum 2004

More than five million people are expected to take part in the Barcelona Forum 2004 beginning May 9, a global encounter for debate on three major issues of the 21st century: cultural diversity, sustainable development and peace.

Rural land debate in Guatemala... Honduran and U.S. scientists cooperate to protect migrating birds... Costa Rica's mangroves pushed to the limit... People's trial on transgenics in Brazil... Canada helps Caracas with sanitation... A proposal for mining to subsidize forests...

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