Environment
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 00:00
Though Correa says the estimated $22 billion earnings potential will be used to combat poverty in the South American nation, there have been protests from indigenous groups and green campaigners.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 00:00
The Economist's Sao Paulo bureau chief spoke to Ms Silva in her private office in Brasilia about Rede's programme for government-and its race against the clock.
Friday, September 27, 2013 - 00:00
To raise the capital required to exploit ITT, Petroamazonas is likely to bring in Chinese oil companies.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 12:48
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is considered one of sub-Saharan Africa’s poorest countries. Its GDP per capita estimated at $400, one-tenth that of the Republic of Congo. In terms of export dollars, in 2012 the mineral rich DRC stood $1.07 billion (8.7 percent) behind Congo-Brazzaville, its much smaller western neighbour. According to the World Bank, the amount of fiscal revenue generated by the timber and commodities sectors is often not made public.
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 00:00
La colonizacion, las empresas de hidrocarburos, las carreteras, los madereros, los mineros, los cazadores, los operadores turisticos, los investigadores, los narcotraficantes y una sarta de aventureros han tomado la Amazonia por asalto.
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 00:00
It is only the latest ruling in Chevron's favor by the three-person tribunal, which operates under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 00:00
It is not clear whether the pollution is being caused by PVDC's operations, or is a legacy of the past.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 00:00
Although small farmers continue to clear land in areas where the authority of the state is weak, the big beef and soya companies that used to do it themselves or buy produce from those that did no longer want anything to do with it.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 00:00
El avance de la palma aceitera se esta haciendo a costa de una deforestacion grave, que amenaza convertirse en masiva.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 00:00
The US is working closely with affected governments, international organizations, civil society, coffee associations, and the private sector to combat coffee rust and mitigate its impacts.