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By Marcela Valente

Specter of Water War Looms Over Guaraní Aquifer

NGOs denounce an alleged Washington conspiracy to take over South America's Guaraní Aquifer. Officials and experts alike say it is a crazy notion.

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By Yadira Ferrer

Protected Areas Threatened by Coca-Killing Herbicide

Colombia's environment minister is to appear before her country's Congress to explain why glyphosate herbicide is being used in protected areas.

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By René Castro Salazar

From Pioneer to Leader in Sustainability

Costa Rica could become the world's first example of "strong" sustainable development.

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Milenio Ambiental

The first issue of Milenio Ambiental, a biannual publication of SEMA/IDRC, focuses on water management.

ChevronTexaco supports school in Venezuelan indigenous area... Drought alert in eastern Cuba... Brazilian engineers to create better surf waves... Anti-pollution plan for the Chilean capital... Fighting desertification in Honduras... Puebla-Panama Plan targeted for protest... Invading species to be eradicated from Costa Rica's Coco Island...

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