LAC Water Center Created / Crean Centro del Agua para ALC
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008Temas Note: While the idea of a center focussed on water and sanitation issues in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region generally appeals to me, I have to ask why in this form, in this locale, and with these sponsors? Doesn’t the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) already have a Pan American Center for […]
The Basics I: Open Wide and Say “Ah….”
Thursday, November 23rd, 2006This begins a blog series on environmental law and policy that I like to call “The Basics.” This will examine some of the elements many experts think (and I agree) are necessary to have an effective environment policy. What are these? Some people might add to this list, but most agree on at least the […]
Will Lima Breathe Easier?
Saturday, October 14th, 2006Lima Is Not for Asthmatics A recent post in Ecoperu warned that walking through Lima’s city center could prove hazardous to your health due to contaminants in the air that exceed international standards. I was a bit taken aback by this statement. It’s been over three years since I last walked Lima’s center, so maybe […]