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By Mario Osava

Rainwater Tanks a Weapon Against Drought

The construction of a million rainwater collection tanks in the Brazilian Northeast is underway. The region is considered one of the most vulnerable to the effects of global warming.

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By Marcela Valente

Buenos Aires Residents Rebel Against Apartment Towers

Residents fear that the Caballito neighborhood's utilities could collapse from the unregulated proliferation of apartment towers. By 2008 an estimated 40,000 more people will live in the district.

Aleida Guevara
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By Francesca Colombo

"Children Know How to Love"

Cuban pediatrician Aleida Guevara, daughter of the legendary "Che", is traveling the world promoting children's rights to health. Tierramérica spoke with her in Italy.

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