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The Ethanol Question - An UpdateCampinas, 27 March, 2007 - Back in August 2006 when we published our first article on the question of the use of Ethanol as an alternative to petroleum derivatives for motor fuel, we hoped that we would provoke a wider discussion on the subject. Well, it appears to be heating up - and maybe we helped just a little. Of course, the larger question, that of Climate Change, is also on everyone's lips, and maybe we helped spark that too!We have been gratified to see that some of the major organs of world opinion (More...) |
Climate Change - Where are they?Campinas, 12 March, 2007 - We are not what are probably considered to be ‘experienced’ birders. We have only been at it since 2004, but we have noticed recently that many species that were frequent visitors to our home and favorite birding sites can no longer be seen at these spots. (More...)
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Featured Area - Serra da MantiqueiraJoin us for a look at some of the species, and sights, of this region which we are now surveying. It is a land of mountains and water, with some of the last stands of the threatened Parana Pine left in Brazil. (More...)   |
The Ethanol QuestionThis article looks at the use of Ethanol as a substitute for gasoline to fuel passenger cars. There is a broader question, which involves so called Bio-diesel, based primarily on soy oil, which we will touch on, but the details will be left for a future in-depth look. (More...)  |
E-Bulletin Nr. 6 - Backyard BirdingObserving birds is an activity that brings joy to many people all around the globe. Although very gratifying, birding can be a difficult task in some places, especially in Brazil. Not only do birds move fast and keep their distance from humans but also many species like to stay high in the forest canopies. (More...)  |
