South America’s transcontinental highway, once built, will cause massive destruction to the precious Amazon

Denny Ellerman and Ian W.H. Parry debate: Is cap-and-trade the most efficient system to reduce carbon emissions?

Denny Ellerman and Ian W.H. Parry debate: Is cap-and-trade the most efficient system to reduce carbon emissions?

Violence in Bagua, Peru claimed dozens of lives when indigenous groups clashed with police forces because of a dispute over laws related to land and resources. Conflicting reports emerged over which side is responsible, the number of fatalities, and foreign involvement.

Canada’s Minister of the Environment Jim Prentice delivered remarks emphasizing the twin needs of reaching a multilateral climate change agreement while keeping an eye to warding off protectionism. In particular, he warned against “trade protectionism in the name of environmental protectionism.”

Health organizations and governments are on the move to control and find answers about a swine flu epidemic originating in Mexico.

A drought gripping the Southern Cone, particularly Argentina, harmed grain output in 2008 and threatens production this year. It remains to be seen whether recent rains can reverse the damage done.