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Better Incentives Needed to Expand Solar Energy in Cuba
17 de abril, por Luis BrizuelaWith a bolder policy and flexible payment mechanisms, perhaps Alexis Rodríguez would have opted for solar panels for his home, instead of the portable generator that has made it possible for him to weather the frequent blackouts caused by Cuba’s recurrent energy crises. “It’s a little noisy, the (…) -
Solar Power and Biogas Empower Women Farmers in Brazil
16 de abril, por Mario OsavaA bakery, fruit pulp processing and water pumped from springs are empowering women farmers in Goiás, a central-eastern state of Brazil. New renewable energy sources are driving the process. “We work in the shade and have a secure, stable income, not an unsteady one like in farming. We cannot (…) -
Migration in the Americas: A Dream That Can Turn Deadly
16 de abril, por Ines M PousadelaThe Darién Gap is a stretch of jungle spanning the border between Colombia and Panama, the only missing section of the Pan-American Highway that stretches from Alaska to southern Argentina. For good reason, it used to be considered impenetrable. But in 2023, a record 520,000 people crossed it (…) -
Secondary Education Is a Bottleneck in Brazil
15 de abril, por Mario OsavaAlice went for eight weeks without Portuguese language classes after starting her first year of high school on Feb. 5 in this Brazilian city. Her chemistry teacher taught only two classes and disappeared. But the worst part is the classroom without air conditioning in the heat of more than 35 (…) -
No Turning a Blind Eye to Protection of Dominican Republic’s Natural Resources, Says Environment Minister
4 de abril, por Jan LundiusAhead of the Dominican Republic’s elections, IPS spoke to Miguel Ceara Hatton, Dominican Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, about the challenges of protecting the environment as climate change and social change impact it.