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Mexican eco-housing does not include solar energy or wastewater treatment.
Credit: National Housing Commission
By Diego Cevallos - IPS/IFEJ

Uphill Effort for Eco-Friendly Housing
Buildings in North America produce vast amounts of greenhouse gases, sewage and other waste. In Mexico, ecological construction is just getting started, with 5,000 housing units near completion.

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Crowds of waiting passengers are a constant for Transantiago. / Photo
Credit: La Tercera newspaper
By Daniela Estrada

Transantiago Shakes Up Chilean Transport and Politics
Multiple deficiencies in design and execution led to a chaotic premiere for the Chilean capital's new public transportation system.
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A stray dog doesn't have much chance of surviving in Havana.
Credit: IPS/Dalia Acosta
By Dalia Acosta

Stray Dogs Swarm Cuban Streets
Most of the dogs running loose on Cuba's streets have owners who aren't looking after their canine friends. Organized dog fights or even strychnine injections are just some of the threats the dogs face.
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