New Extractivism of the 21st Century: 10 Urgent Theses
The so-called extractivism, which includes mineral and oil exploitation, has a long history in Latin America. Current exports have been…
Environment
The Debate on Biofuels: Between Food Security and the Price of Oil
by Gerardo Honty – The current discussion over food and biofuels is avoiding a central issue: the problem is not…
Deforestation in the Amazon: Pressures and outlook
At the end of last year, the Brazilian government released the news that the deforestation rate in the Amazon was…