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This fossilized fly was discovered in a Peruvian amber deposit.
Darío de Franceschi

By Julio Godoy

Fossils Reveal Ancient Biodiversity

A fascinating amber deposit in Peru containing fossilized flies, wasps and spiders proves that the rich diversity of Amazon species dates back much further than previously thought. Tierramérica spoke with the international team that made the discovery.

Accents

A U.S. chemist demonstrates a catalyst converter that reduces chemical emissions from diesel engines.
Credit: Laboratorios Argonne

By Stephen Leahy

Scientists Set Sights on 'Green' Chemistry

New technologies are being employed to curb the use of toxic materials in productive processes and prevent tragic accidents that can potentially claim the lives of thousands of people.

Accents

Chile's Guanaco glacier would have been damaged in the original Pascua Lama project.
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By Stephen Leahy

Canada Faces Pressure to Promote Sustainable Mining

Activists have demanded that the Stephen Harper administration impose mandatory social and environmental standards on Canadian mining companies operating in Latin America.

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

New nuclear plants in Mexico under fire... Argentina's 'cartoneros' export scrap... Brazil maintains aluminum can recycling record... Yojoa Lake to be protected... Geothermal wells in protected Guatemalan reserve... Tornado destroys thousands of Colombian homes... Measuring flood insurance in Brazil...

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