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	<title>The Temas Blog &#187; Water Issues</title>
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		<title>Supreme Court: Comprehensive Clean Up of the River Plate, Not Piecemeal</title>
		<link>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/supreme-court-comprehensive-clean-up-of-the-river-plate-not-piecemeal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sanitation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ACUMAR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aguas Argentinas S.A.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Argentina]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Berazategui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cámara Federal de Apelaciones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CIJ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Corte Suprema]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[líquidos cloacales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matanza-Riachuelo Basin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rio de la Plata]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saneamiento]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supreme Court]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wastewater treatment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Argentina&#8217;s Supreme Court, in a case initiated in 2003 by the Municipality of Berazategui against Aguas Argentinas SA (now known as Aguas y Saneamientos Argentinos SA &#8211; AySA) and the national government, has annulled an injunction issued by the Federal Appeals Court of La Plata ordering the construction &#8212; within eighteen months &#8212; of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mexico&#8217;s Federal District Seeks to Avoid Water Crisis</title>
		<link>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/mexicos-federal-district-seeks-to-avoid-water-crisis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[abastecimiento de agua]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agua potable]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ahorro de agua]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[captación de agua pluvial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ciudad de Mexico]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[consumo de agua]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Distrito Federal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[doble tubería]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edificios]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Federal District]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flappers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fugas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GDF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ley de Aguas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Metro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mexico]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mexico City]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[potable water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pozos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rainwater harvesting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[regaderas ahorradoras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reuso de agua]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sapitos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[showerheads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sistema Cutzamala]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Act]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[[Temas Note: Yes, yes, I know, I'm supposed to be ignoring the computer while on vacation in the DR.  But it's raining cats and dogs today in Santo Domingo, which severely limits the fun and relaxation options, and I have access to a friend's computer and internet connection, so I thought I'd do a few [...]]]></description>
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		<title>$10 Mn. to Protect Three Critical Peruvian Watersheds / US$10 miliones para proteger tres cuencas peruanas</title>
		<link>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/10-mn-to-protect-three-critical-peruvian-watersheds-us10-miliones-para-proteger-tres-cuencas-peruanas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Water Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BID]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chira-Piura]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IDB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[integrated water management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Peru]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recursos hídricos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rio Santa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tacna]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wastewater]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water scarcity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[watershed management]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB):
Peru will protect three critical watersheds with IDB financing

$10 million loan will finance integrated strategies for reducing water waste and conserving ecosystems in the Chira-Piura, Santa and Tacna watersheds

Peru will implement an integrated approach to protecting water resources and related ecosystems in three critical watersheds with a $10 million loan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>$104 Mn. for Water Pollution Control in São Paulo / US$104 milhões para controlar a poluição da água em São Paulo</title>
		<link>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/104-mn-for-water-pollution-control-in-sao-paulo-us104-milhoes-para-controlar-a-poluicao-da-agua-em-sao-paulo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Water Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agua potável]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alto Tietê]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Banco Mundial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brasil]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazil]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[integrated water management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mananciais]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meio ambiente]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[potable water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recursos hídricos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reservoirs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sabesp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[São Paulo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water pollution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[World Bank]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From the World Bank:
US$ 270.65 Million to Support Infrastructure and Water Pollution Control Projects in the State of São Paulo
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today two loans for a total of US$ 270.65 million for two major projects aiming at improving transport conditions and controlling environmental and water pollution in the State [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Financing Peru&#8217;s Integrated Water Resources Management Reforms / Financiar reformas de la gestión integrada de recursos hídricos en Perú</title>
		<link>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/financing-perus-integrated-water-resources-management-reforms/</link>
		<comments>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/financing-perus-integrated-water-resources-management-reforms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Water Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BID]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[calidad del agua]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IDB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IWRM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Peru]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recursos hídricos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water quality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water rights]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB):
Peru embraces integrated water resources management with help from IDB

IDB loan will support a set of reforms in the water sector

Peru seeks to increase the efficiency, equity and sustainability of water use by implementing a water resources management reform program with help from a $10 million loan from the Inter-American [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Loan to Improve Colombia&#8217;s Water and Sanitation Services</title>
		<link>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/a-loan-to-improve-colombias-water-and-sanitation-services/</link>
		<comments>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/a-loan-to-improve-colombias-water-and-sanitation-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:32:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sanitation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agua potable]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BID]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Colombia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IDB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[potable water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saneamiento]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB):
Colombia will improve its water and sanitation services with assistance from the IDB

Program will help to reduce costs and expand service in poor areas

The Inter-American Development Bank will support Colombian government efforts to improve water and sanitation services, reduce costs and rates, and expanding coverage, particularly to poor, underserved districts.
These [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Largest Basin Clean-up Loan in Latin America</title>
		<link>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/the-largest-basin-clean-up-loan-in-latin-america/</link>
		<comments>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/the-largest-basin-clean-up-loan-in-latin-america/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sanitation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ACUMAR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Argentina]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Banco Mundial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buenos Aires]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleaner production]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[industrial pollution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[industrial waste]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matanza-Riachuelo Basin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medio ambiente]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[producción más limpia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saneamiento]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sewage treatment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tratamiento de aguas residuales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water quality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[World Bank]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From the World Bank:
World Bank: Approves Largest Sanitation Operation in Latin America for US$840 Million to Clean the Matanza-Riachuelo River Basin in Argentina
The Board of Directors of the World Bank today approved a loan for US$840 million in support of the Matanza-Riachuelo Basin Sustainable Development project. The loan will support the government’s Integrated Basin Cleanup [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Improving Water and Sanitation in Paraguay / Mejorar servicios de agua y saneamiento en Paraguay</title>
		<link>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/improving-water-and-sanitation-in-paraguay-mejorar-servicios-de-agua-y-saneamiento-en-paraguay/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sanitation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agua potable]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alcantarillado]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asunción]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Banco Mundial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[comunidades indígenas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drinking water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indigenous populations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paraguay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saneamiento]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tratamiento de efluentes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[World Bank]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From the World Bank:
Paraguay: WB Approves US$64 Million to Improve Water, Sanitation for Most Vulnerable
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$64 million loan to increase the efficiency, coverage and sustainability of water and sanitation services in Paraguay. The project will directly benefit almost 17 percent of Paraguayans, especially the most vulnerable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Improving Water and Sanitation in Puerto Plata</title>
		<link>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/improving-water-and-sanitation-in-puerto-plata/</link>
		<comments>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/water-issues/improving-water-and-sanitation-in-puerto-plata/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:32:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sanitation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agua potable]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CORAAPLATA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dominican Republic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[potable water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Puerto Plata]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[República Dominicana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saneamiento]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEEPYD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tourism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[turismo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wastewater]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wastewater treatment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From the World Bank:
US$27.5 Million for Water and Sanitation in Tourist Areas
The World Bank&#8217;s Board of Directors approved today a US$27.5 million loan to improve the potable water and sanitation supply in the tourist area of Puerto Plata, located in the North of the Dominican Republic.
The Water and Sanitation in Tourist Areas Project will benefit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>30 Million Pesos to Clean Up the Matanza-Riachuelo / 30 millones de pesos para sanear la Cuenca Matanza-Riachuelo</title>
		<link>http://www.temasactuales.com/temasblog/environmental-protection/30-million-pesos-to-clean-up-the-matanza-riachuelo-30-millones-de-pesos-para-sanear-la-cuenca-matanza-riachuelo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental Protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Waste & Recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ACUMAR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Almirante Brown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Argentina]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arroyos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Avellaneda]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basurales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cañuelas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Esteban Echeverría]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ezeiza]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Las Heras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homero Bibiloni]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[intendentes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[La Matanza]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lanús]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lomas de Zamora]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marcos Paz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matanza-Riachuelo Basin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medio ambiente]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Merlo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morón]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Presidente Perón]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[San Vicente]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saneamiento]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SAyDS]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Argentina&#8217;s Secretary of Environment and Sustainable Development (SAyDS), Bibiloni Homer, just signed agreements with the mayors of municipalities located in the Matanza-Riachuelo Basin, through which federal authorities will provide around 30 million pesos for the establishment of cooperative efforts to clean up trash dumps around the Basin as well as the Basin&#8217;s feed-in streams.
The Long-Suffering [...]]]></description>
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