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The Lennox factory in Ontario, Canada.
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By Stephen Leahy

Kyoto Gets a Slap in the Face from Canada

The withdrawal from the Kyoto Protocol of one of the world's leaders in fighting climate change could weaken a new agreement far beyond the 2012 scope of the treaty.

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By Francesca Colombo

Medical Use of Marijuana Divides Italy

The data collected at a tall tower in a remote, virgin forest in Russia will expand knowledge about the effects of greenhouse gases worldwide.

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By Archna Devraj

Diseases Follow Environmental Degradation

Some scientists believe that a warmer planet means forests will grow more quickly. But others say forested areas will dry up or become disease ridden.

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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