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.

Is fair trade just for socially conscious yuppies or does it really help producers?

An ambitious new Brazilian plan seeks to reduce deforestation rates by nearly three-quarters by 2017. Yet the proposal’s release coincides with news of rising deforestation levels.

Ottawa plans for October elections with some polls indicating the Conservative Party could gain a political majority for the first time in 20 years. While energy, the environment, and economy serve as major issues in the race, questions arise over the election's timing.