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Eye On Latin America

Latin American Sustainable Development news & analysis

Tag: Uruguay

El Niño an unwelcome Christmas present as floods devastate Paraguay and Argentina

Posted on December 27, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Intense rainfall in the heart of South America has caused major rivers to overflow, resulting in widespread flooding that has displaced over 160,000 and is being blamed on a particularly severe El Niño event.

Formula E: Motorsport’s green revolution comes to South America

Posted on December 22, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Uruguay and Argentina are playing their part in the latest ‘green’ sporting revolution: the Formula E series, which aims to… Read more Formula E: Motorsport’s green revolution comes to South America

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

Uruguay: Montevideo’s Carrasco Airport to become first sustainable airport in the world

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

Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo has signalled its intention to become the first fully sustainable airport in the world, by… Read more Uruguay: Montevideo’s Carrasco Airport to become first sustainable airport in the world

Uruguayans reap rewards of national renewables push

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

Uruguay has significantly increased its production of electricity from clean renewable sources, resulting in cheaper energy bills for families and… Read more Uruguayans reap rewards of national renewables push

Latin America: leading the way on renewables?

Posted on June 26, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Several countries are standing out in certain sectors, a high proportion of the region’s energy mix comes from renewables, and… Read more Latin America: leading the way on renewables?

Global Peace Index 2014 – the state of peace and conflict in Latin America

Posted on June 23, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Global Peace Index 2014 survey reveals continued high scores for Uruguay, Chile, and Costa Rica; improvements for Argentina, Bolivia, and… Read more Global Peace Index 2014 – the state of peace and conflict in Latin America

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