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The polar bear is among the species most threatened by climate change. Credit: Photo Stock

By Stephen Leahy

Multimillion Dollar Effort to Study Polar Ice Thaw

The International Polar Year begins in March, and will involve 50,000 scientists studying the impact of climate change at the poles. Canada is the main contributor, donating 160 million dollars.

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The Chamela-Cuixmala reserve is home to species like the wild boar. Credit: Claudio Contreras.)

By Diego Cevallos

Tourism Projects Trigger Conflict in Preserve

Experts and activists plan to take two mega-developments in the Mexican state of Jalisco to international courts, for threatening the Chamela-Cuixmala protected area.

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

Guatemalan Church denounces mining company... Whale protection takes a step forward in Chile... Film explodes "myths" about Uruguayan pulp mill ... More action called for in the Year of the Ozone Layer... Cuba opens a wind turbine park ... New Brazilian law on biopiracy...

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