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Mexican maize. / Photo credit: Claudio Contreras.

Mexican maize. / Photo credit: Claudio Contreras.

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By Diego Cevallos

The Conquest of Transgenic Crops

More than 18 million hectares in Latin America are planted with genetically modified crops. The trend is irreversible, say scientists, who are staking their bets that the region will adopt this new technology rather than condemn it.

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By María Isabel García

'Sea Shepherds' to Cultivate Pearls

Pearl production could benefit 30,000 residents of La Guajira, including the Wayúu Indians, who see the ocean as an extensive pastureland.

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Foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) cause have caused concern among various groups and populations around the world. Most of the scientific community says there is no evidence that GMOs pose a threat to human health or the environment, but the campaigns against transgenics continue to proliferate.

The Kyoto Protocol has suffered a setback that threatens its very existence. Russian president Vladimir Putin stated Sep. 29 that his country is undecided as to whether it will ratify the international accord for curbing emissions of greenhouse gases.

Colombia's 'fique' plant attracts pharma industry interest... Ecologists want to monitor Peruvian gas liquefaction... Argentine authorities join in call for wetlands designation... Tilapia threatens Nicaragua's other fish species... Costa Rican cities an environmental priority... Organic farm training for Guatemalans.

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