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The Sao Francisco River, also known as 'Velho Chico', runs through five Brazilian states. / Photo credit: Brasil/MIN

By Mario Osava

River of National Integration Is Dividing Brazil

The Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva government in Brazil decided this year to divert water from the Sao Francisco River to the country's northeast. A broad range of groups oppose the project, saying it will benefit only large landowners and the business sector.

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By Francesca Colombo

Farming in Harmony with the Cosmos

With no chemical fertilizers and commanded by the stars above, biodynamic crops are flourishing in Italy. Some 400 small companies are dedicated to this type of farming, with annual revenues of 27 million dollars.

The Asian Tsunami

After the tsunami that caused over 150,000 deaths in Asia, making it one of the largest natural disasters in modern history, world leaders will discuss the establishment of a tsunami early warning system in the Indian Ocean at a conference in Japan from Jan. 18 to 22. In this section, we offer you a guided tour of the Internet to help you learn of the worldwide relief efforts for the victims of this unprecedented catastrophe.

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