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Tag: Chile

Chile wants to lead the world in caring for our oceans

Posted on October 19, 2017October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

The fate of our oceans, and the livelihoods that depend on them, lies squarely in our hands. Latin America, with Chile as a would-be standard bearer, can lead the way.

Chile plans innovative hydroelectric power plant in world’s driest desert

Posted on January 7, 2016October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Plans to build a large hydroelectricity complex in the middle of the Atacama Desert have caught the attention of many, but Chile is one of the best-placed countries in the world for highly innovative energy projects of this kind.

Brazil belatedly joins the Solar race

Posted on November 4, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Better late than never as Brazil finally looks to develop solar power on a larger scale, with near-perfect conditions and a… Read more Brazil belatedly joins the Solar race

Global Green Economy Index puts Costa Rica at head of impressive Latin American showing

Posted on October 24, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Ranking of global green economies suggests that Latin American countries are far greener than they are given credit for being,… Read more Global Green Economy Index puts Costa Rica at head of impressive Latin American showing

Finally, solar power is taking off in Chile

Posted on September 26, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

As a tiny village community in northern Chile becomes the first district in the country to be self-sufficient in energy,… Read more Finally, solar power is taking off in Chile

Latin America’s presidents speak out on climate change at UN

Posted on September 25, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Latin American presidents address international leaders at UN summit, calling for united and equal global action to combat climate change… Read more Latin America’s presidents speak out on climate change at UN

Chile: Glacier Republic pushes for 5-Star law to protect glaciers

Posted on September 5, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Six months after the founding of Glacier Republic, Greenpeace Chile are keeping up the pressure on the Chilean government to… Read more Chile: Glacier Republic pushes for 5-Star law to protect glaciers

UN Human Development Index 2014 – Latin American perspectives

Posted on August 12, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Latest UN index reveals state of Human Development across the world, with progress slowing and many still suffering from multidimensional… Read more UN Human Development Index 2014 – Latin American perspectives

Just how ‘natural’ are natural disasters? Examples from Latin America

Posted on July 23, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Latin America and Caribbean are especially vulnerable to natural disasters, but human interference can affect the overall impact of disasters,… Read more Just how ‘natural’ are natural disasters? Examples from Latin America

Chile reaches out to its indigenous Mapuche people

Posted on July 3, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

After decades of fractious relations between the state and indigenous Mapuche communities, President Bachelet is spearheading attempts at reconciliation, including… Read more Chile reaches out to its indigenous Mapuche people

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