Few weeks ago I was in Georgetown, Washington D.C., reading a newspaper while observing the shoppers walking up and down Wisconsin Ave. In my slightly arrogant “Pro-Europeanism”, and though acknowledging the tremendous developments of the past few years, I am one of those who blame developers and the Government for the wild and often unhealthy gentrification. However, I was … [Read more...] about When in Georgetown…
Water and sanitation
The value of wetlands to water supply in LAC
by Duncan Gromko* When I checked the news this morning and saw that today was World Water Day, I thought it would be a great opportunity to write about the role that ecosystems play in regulating water supply. The wetlands of Latin America and the Caribbean in particular are vital for providing clean and abundant water. … [Read more...] about The value of wetlands to water supply in LAC