"Just as the (Ecuadorian) State is a partner of Syngenta, Monsanto, Agripac, and Ecuaquímica, it should be a partner of peasant organizations, seed networks, and other similar groups." Javier Carrera, of the Seed Guardians Network. Social and peasant organizations in Ecuador are seeking to form a strong front against the state's proposal regarding the Organic Law […]
“The life of a farmer is the one best calculated for happiness and human virtues.” Quiney. Urban agriculture is gaining more and more space in cities. More and more terraces, patios, balconies, and windows are being occupied by plants that provide significant benefits to the families who grow and harvest them. Creating a garden […]
Since time immemorial, warriors have raised war flags. This is a flag of PEACE. This universal symbol, its three spheres, were designed by Nicholas Roerich as the synthesis of all arts, all sciences, and all religions, within the circle of culture. He defined culture as "the cultivation […]
A day outside of time? What could it be? What about a day that isn't part of any month or week at all? But, you could say, it's a Monday and it's July 25, 2011. That's true in the Gregorian calendar, but not in the 28-day Thirteen Moon calendar. People […]
Environmental education for children, for a reforested Ancón. Trees act as enormous lungs in cities. Through the process of photosynthesis, they capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and release oxygen, which is essential for all living things. CO2 is one of the greenhouse gases, so […]
I like my grandfather's stories. When he takes care of me in the afternoons, he always tells me a story. Sometimes they're funny, sometimes they're adventurous, sometimes they're a little scary, but today's story was a sad one. A long, long, long time ago, the Earth, which is the planet we live on, had beings called […]
One of the adventure activities that can be enjoyed year-round, regardless of whether it's sunny or not, on the Ruta del Sol or Ruta del Spondylus is paragliding. The only reasons that can prevent you from flying are too much or too little wind, conditions that rarely occur […]
By: Alfonso Ortiz Cobo REMEMBER THAT WE ARE MORE, MANY MORE Open letter to President Rafael Correa This phrase that you just mentioned reminds me of the one you said at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, when you said to your supporters: “WE ARE 400 AND THEY ARE BARELY 50” haranguing and inciting confrontation […]
Reaching the sea, one of the most difficult tests of their lives, has been overcome. Many more await them. Sea turtles have played a vital role in ocean health for millions of years. According to OCEANA, the largest organization dedicated exclusively to ocean conservation, among the functions they perform […]
Along the Spondylus route (Sun Route), it's not uncommon to find sea turtles stranded on beaches or drifting very close to shore. Most beachgoers don't know how to respond to these encounters, so that help can be both possible and effective.
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