Archive - Feb 11, 2008
Stop Drilling in Ecuador
This weekend an uncommon request was made when it comes to oil: Ecuador’s government wants to stop drilling. This negotiation with oil firms is being made in order to protect an area of the Amazon that is inhabited by indigenous peoples who have secluded themselves from the rest of the world.
"The attorney general's office considers urgent the exit of oil companies from the protected areas, via a negotiation," the office of Attorney General Xavier Garaicoa said in a statement.
President Rafael Correa, a former college professor who taught environmental economics, has vowed to protect the tribes from development after reports of deadly clashes between Indians wielding spears and illegal loggers armed with guns.
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Clean Burning Stoves
Recognizing the health and pollution concerns associated with traditional wood-burning stoves, researchers from Envirofit are developing a cleaner burning stove that reduces smoke output and uses less firewood. It is estimated that "80 percent of rural households in developing countries cook with solid fuels like wood, coal, crop residues and dung." (World Health Organization)
Insight in Kenya
This week a correspondent from the Economist has an online diary about his experience in Kenya. This is a compelling, tangible way to gain insight on the political turmoil and how it is affecting the people of Kenya.
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