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By Stephen Leahy

Why Is the Ozone Hole Growing?

The hole in the atmosphere's ozone layer over southern Chile and Argentina is expected to reach its maximum size this week. Scientists consulted by Tierramérica analyze the ongoing causes of this phenomenon.

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By José Luis Alcázar

When the Jungle Plays Host to Tourists

Indigenous communities are managing more and more tourism projects in Bolivia. Thousands of visitors arrive each year at the jungle lodges like Chalalán, in Madidi National Park.

In this section, Tierramérica shares letters from our readers. If you'd like to send us your comments, please write to: cartas@tierramerica.org.

'Green' volunteers mobilize in Latin America... Chile limits drag net fishing... Network for protecting beaches... Hemispheric eco-forum in Brazil... Guatemalan company to exploit nickel... Reforestation in northern Venezuela... Brazilian scientists explore iron's decontaminant properties...

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