Study to protect endemic species in Cuba

The enterprise of Flora and Fauna of Ciego de Avila province, together with other institutions are carrying out a study of endemic species and those in risk of extintion to help in their conservation. The probe begun three years ago, is being carried out in keys Ana Maria, south of the Cuban archipelago, to facilitate a controled management of that protected area of national interest. Read More

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Ten nominees for Cuban National Environment Award

The ACINOX steel company of Las Tunas and the " Las Licuas-Cayo Cristo " Marine Natural Reserve located in Villa Clara province are among this year's nominees to the National Environment Award of the Republic of Cuba. This award was created in 2001 with the aim of rewarding companies, workplaces, organizations and individuals that have developed a significant support for the solution or diminishing of the impact of environmental problems. Read More

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Cuba braces for natural disasters

The popular drill "Meteoro 2007" takes place in Cuba on Saturday and Sunday, as a precaution against the coming storm season, affecting the island every year from June 1 to November 30. Read More

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Cuba's First Railroad Museum reopens

Cuba's first Museum of the Railroad reopened in the municipality of Bejucal, Havana, to commemorate the International Day of Museums, May 18th and the 170 anniversary of the first railroad in Cuba. The remodelled center founded twenty years ago, displays the history of the railroad in Cuba, seventh country in the world and first in Ibero America to have it. Read More

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Rapidly, cuban digital window on world swings open

The massive expansion of information and communication technology programs are being planned in Cuba, with implementation to take place over three to next five years for the benefit of the general public, government agencies and institutions, and student and youth organizations Read More

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Cuba conducting disaster preparation exercises, Meteoro2007

Over the weekend, Cuba will evaluate its capability to confront natural disasters. Read More

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Cuba and UN protect endemic bird

Cuban experts report the UN is currently carrying out a conservation project for Aratinga euops, an endemic bird in danger of extinction. The initiative, taking place in the Guamuhaya Massif's Yaguanabo Valley in the center of the island, has allowed so far a substantial increase of that bird s population in the zone. Read More

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Cuba reduces use of chemicals in agriculture

Cuba has reduced the use of chemical pesticides by 50 percent replacing them with biological products and favoring the development of natural enemies of insects that plague crops. Maximo Martinez, vice director of the National Vegetable Health Center, said more than 1.5 million hectares of vegetables and fruits are protected every year using biological products. Read More

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World Energy Forum in Havana

About 30 nations will participate in the V International Congress on Renewable Energy, Energy Savings and Energy Education (CIER 2007) to be held in Havana this month. Sponsored by the Technical University of Renewable Energy (UTER) of the Jose Antonio Echeverria Polytechnical Institute, from May 22 to 25 debates will center on efficiency and energy management Read More

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Tierra Brava, a bet on diversity

A peacock wooing its mate was the first sight revealing the presence of species almost extinct from the Cuban countryside. The scene is just one among many to enjoy at the Tierra Brava reserve, Sao Arriba, near the city of Holguin. Read More

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