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European tourists learn about communities in Burkina Faso, Africa.
Credit: Viaggi Solidali.

By Francesca Colombo

Tourism with a Social Conscience Gains Popularity

Some 15,000 people travel from Italy each year to experience first-hand the realities of communities in the developing South or in Eastern Europe.

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Luis Roberto Acosta, pioneer in atmospheric measurements.

By Diego Cevallos

Scientist Condemns Mexico's Environmental "Double Standard"

It is easy to be the first to ratify international environmental treaties. It is quite another thing to effectively control air pollution, says Mexican scientist Luis Roberto Acosta.

In this section, Tierramérica shares letters from our readers. If you'd like to send us your comments, please write to: cartas@tierramerica.org.

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