Mexico City’s Largest Landfill Closes, Creating Jobs & Energy

Jan 04, 2012 No Comments by

Mity last month shut down its Bordo Poniente landfill, the huge largest garbage collection site that over time became a 927 acre heap of trash.

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Organic Food Production a Mixed Blessing in Latin America

Jan 01, 2012 No Comments by

From Baja California to southern Chile, massive farming projects have enriched the lives of few while allowing millions of westerners to feel better about themselves by eating healthy “organic” food.

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Mexican Farmers Win Economic Opportunities And Create Healthier Supply Chains

Nov 28, 2011 No Comments by

PepsiCo, has committed to purchasing sunflower oil sourced from farmers in Mexico. The arrangement will also lead to its snack food products becoming more healthier for its customers.

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In One Picture: Why Maine Rules Autumn

Oct 04, 2011 No Comments by

The scenery along Maine State Routes 2 and 17 from Farmington to the New Hampshire border was breathtaking. Fall in Maine must not be missed.

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GHG Protocol: The Gold Standard For Accounting For Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Oct 04, 2011 No Comments by

Today the GHG Protocol launches two new global greenhouse gas accounting standards – for corporate value chains (scope 3)and product life cycle emissions.

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Unprecedented Fish Recovery On Mexico’s Baja Peninsula

Aug 15, 2011 8 Comments by

Octavio Aburto-Oropeza, a WWF fellowship recipient, makes the case of how marine reserves can contribute positively to the well-being of local economies. Another case study of why more must be done to prevent overfishing.

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Ciudad Verde

Sep 02, 2009 No Comments by

Mayors around the world, including San Francisco’s Gavin Newsom, have traveled to a certain city to learn about sustainable development and urban planning.  This city has rooftop gardens, is creating more greenbelts and bike paths, and has a “today don’t drive plan” in an effort to reduce traffic and air pollution.  I can understand if [...]

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