With its 9 million inhabitants, the city of Lima, Peru, is exposed to water shortages during its seven-month long dry season. Rather than building a desalination plant, the city's water utility company, Sedapal, is to invest in conservation projects to keep the rivers flowing … [Read more...] about Lima is relying on an ancient civilization’s technology to alleviate drought
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In search of nature's pharmacy
How the indigenous people of Peru are growing medicinal plants to preserve their livelihoods-and their fragile ecosystems. March 2009 issue Sandro waves to me from the crowded arrival gate. He's the cousin of Sergio Cam, whom I first met 10 years ago and with whom I've been … [Read more...] about In search of nature's pharmacy
Slideshow: Medicine Hunter travels to Peru
Chris Kilham takes us on a journey to Peru in search of medicinal plants to be introduced to the U.S. as an alternative to traditional medicine. Follow along with Kilham as he travels the world in search of medicinal plants through his new blog on Ode Ode Editors | March 2009 … [Read more...] about Slideshow: Medicine Hunter travels to Peru
Albina Ruiz Rios: A passion for recycling
Author and consultant John Elkington says he is inspired by Albina Ruiz Rios's passion for recycling and the environment. John Elkington | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Scene: a quiet gathering of Optimists Anonymous. It's my turn to speak. So I admit it: I'm John, and I'm an optimist, … [Read more...] about Albina Ruiz Rios: A passion for recycling
