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Education as a tool for environmental conservation

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A group of about 1,000 students visited the Adjuntas Forest to learn about conservation and the diversity of natural resources in the place. In this activity, sponsored by Casa Pueblo and which purpose was to promote education as a tool for environmental conservation, around 100 students were sworn as honorary gamekeepers for their communities.

RUM dlegation ready for the American Chemical Society's meeting

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Five students from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez (RUM) will present the results of their research projects at the next American Chemistry Society meeting, to be held form March 25-29, 2007 in Chicago. This is the greatest amount of oral presentations by the RUM ever, in this activity attended by thousands of people every year, according to Chemistry professor, Doctor Miguel Castro. The presenters are Madeline León, Edmy Ferrer, Eunice Mercado, Álvaro J. Peña and Miguel González. The first four are pursuing their PhD’s in chemistry, while Gonzalez is finishing his master’s in May. The students will be joined by professors Nairmem Mina, Samuel Hernández and Castro.

FDA to close its laboratory in Puerto Rico

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The laboratory of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Puerto Rico could close operations in October, confirmed Douglas Arbesfeld, spokesman for the agency in the United States. However, he said that the regional office will continue operating. The FDA laboratory processes samples of pharmacy drugs. Arbesfeld assured that they will continue inspections in the Island and that samples will be sent by mail to other laboratories. This closing is parte of an agency reorganization.

Aerospace industry growing in Puerto Rico

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Two companies from the aerospace industry established operations in the Island, creating more than a 100 jobs. Florida Turbines, established in Cabo Rojo, does research and development for the aerospace industry, specifically with turbines. On the other hand, Essig Research, now in Mayaguez, does computational analysis of fluid, heat transfer and design analysis, and lifespan and stress on turbine systems.

Senate paying attention to environmental crisis

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The Senate held a forum to Exchange ideas to promote environmental legislation, and a group of academics, entrepreneurs, mayors and agency directors urged the legislature to create public policies on energy, to solve the solid waste problems and oil dependence.

The Puerto Rican spindalis

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The Puerto Rican spindalis is one of the most eye-catching birds in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, possessing a beautiful combination of colors that include olive green, orange and a few brushstrokes of black and white. This species, very common in the Island, is a fruit eater, although it complements its diet with some insects. Its favorite food includes figs, berries, and passion fruit, among others. Given its high fruit consumption, the Puerto Rican spindalis is an excellent seed disperser.

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