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Barbados, a leader in establishing a green economy
Barbados is listed as one of the countries that were successful in the green economy study.
Isolated coral reef surprises by healing itself
Coral found in Scott Reef,Australia regenerates after period of isolation.
Fisheries managers met in St.Lucia
Fisheries managers were trained to deal with the impacts of climate change at workshop in St.Lucia.
April 2013 is Coastal Awareness Month
In Bahamas, April is designated Coastal Awareness Month to raise awareness about the importance of marine biodiversity.
Suriname gets the nod for environment programme
Suriname will receive almost 4 million dollars to participate in the UN REDD initiatives.
55 percent of US rivers and streams are in poor condition,says EPA
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency describes a sobering 55% of American rivers as in poor condition due to nutrient pollution and land development.
Nevis targets small high end cruises
Nevis moves to market itself as an island for small luxury cruise ships.
Latin America Green News
Environmental issues in Latin America are highlighted.
The Bottom Line:Coming Together for Bluefin Tuna
Fishermen and environmentalists come together to protect bluefin tuna.
5 Cs to develop Climate Adaptation Programme
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre and German company collaborate on programme to reduce climate change risks for the Caribbean's coastal population
New Technology to allow more fishers to capture more fish with less effort
Fish Aggregating Devices which are tools used to facilitate sustainable fishing were discussed at a workshop in Dominica recently.
As CO2 emissions rise so will pollen counts and asthma attacks
Article illustrates the link between increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and asthma attacks.
Case studies on flyingfish and large pelagic fish discussed in Dominica
Fishing of large pelagic fish is discussed in Dominica
San Juan Estuary Clean- Up campaign was launched recently in Puerto Rico
Volunteers get together to clean up the San Juan Estuary.
Cuba going green with 'Ecological Cement'
Cuba to produce climate friendly 'ecological cement' in April
WWF:Five species of sharks proposed for CITES Listing
Following CITES meeting there will be greater protection for five species of sharks.
UN Head vows to push for climate change deal
AMEP Quarterly Newsletter October - December 2010 (ESP).pdf
