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What are the greenest countries in Latin America?

Posted on February 5, 2016October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

The 2016 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) attempts to rank countries of the world based on their environmental credentials. How are Latin American nations judged to be doing, and is it a fair and accurate assessment?

Latin America ‘better prepared for El Niño’

Posted on November 23, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Experts believe that the current El Niño event – already among the strongest ever recorded – will reach its peak soon. But authorities across the region are confident they are as prepared as ever for the consequences.

Ecuador: Could low oil prices still save Yasuní from devastation?

Posted on November 5, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Ecuador’s plans to extract Yasuní oil are still in place, but could there be trouble ahead for President Rafael Correa – and hope for Yasuní’s defenders – thanks to low oil prices?

Ecuador-Chevron case: New videos reveal Chevron attempts to cover up evidence of petroleum pollution in the Amazon

Posted on April 15, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Amazon Watch releases video evidence depicting attempts by Chevron employees to cover up evidence of pollution in the Ecuadorean Amazon, in the latest twist in the long-running case against Chevron-Texaco.

Latin America begins to debate the management of its natural resources

Posted on March 12, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Governments and multilateral organisations are discussing how to make the most of Latin America’s rich natural resources, in a way that avoids the risk of socio-environmental conflicts and encourages social and economic development.

Colombian farmers to sue BP over oil damage claims

Posted on October 20, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Dozens of Colombian peasant farmers are bringing legal action against British oil giant BP, over claims that it caused significant… Read more Colombian farmers to sue BP over oil damage claims

Latin America’s Social Development ministers assemble to formulate regional policies against poverty and inequality

Posted on October 17, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Summit on social development held in Quito, with the aim of strengthening ties among Latin America’s social development ministries and… Read more Latin America’s Social Development ministers assemble to formulate regional policies against poverty and inequality

Ecuador apologises to indigenous community over ‘illegal’ oil activities on their land

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

Ecuador’s government praised for undertaking court order to apologise to indigenous community for oil extraction on their lands, but doubts… Read more Ecuador apologises to indigenous community over ‘illegal’ oil activities on their land

Amazon Watch launch ‘Keep the oil in the ground’ campaign as world gears up for major climate change march

Posted on September 19, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Environmental and indigenous rights NGO Amazon Watch launch new campaign calling for oil reserves in the Amazon rainforest to be… Read more Amazon Watch launch ‘Keep the oil in the ground’ campaign as world gears up for major climate change march

Are Latin America’s oil-producing countries shirking their responsibilities on climate change?

Posted on September 18, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Many Latin American countries are rightly lauded for their role in pushing for global action against climate change, but should… Read more Are Latin America’s oil-producing countries shirking their responsibilities on climate change?

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