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PS 773 Public policy of the Government of Puerto Rico in relation to climate change and mitigation and adaptation processes by sectors

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Puerto Rico Senate

The measure filed in the Senate of Puerto Rico in December 2017 seeks to re-establish public policy in relation to climate change.

Recommendations to separate and avoid the accumulation of garbage

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El Nuevo Dia

The Solid Waste Authority issued a series of recommendations to avoid the garbage accumulation that arises after the impact of a hurricane like Maria, where garbage collection is paralyzed for days or weeks.  

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From need to invention: Alanys, a Borinqueña sowing seeds of success

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Borinqueña emphasizes on the contribution of Puerto Rican and Hispanic women in science and technology and provides a space to discuss topics of interest about the empowerment of women. In 'Seeds of Success' we will share stories about young Borinqueñas that want to pursue a career in STEM, and will describe their achievements and goals to succeed.


 

 

Resolution to study if used vegetable oil can be used as vehicle fuel

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Gerardo Cordero / gerardo.cordero@gfrmedia.com

The Puerto Rico House of Representatives approved a resolution to study whether vegetable oil used for cooking can be recycled as fueled for government vehicles.

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Recognized for their Environmental work

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El Nuevo Día Educador

Six specialized high school received prizes for their environmental work as part of a competition sponsored by Garnier, a division of L'oreal.  The schools had the support of the Scuba Dogs Society and the Universidad de Sagrado Corazón.  The selected schools received a $500 prize to continue their environmental stewardship.

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Support for green roads

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Andrea Martínez / amartinez@elnuevodia.com

The combination of recycled asphalt with new paving technologies will create savings for the government while being an eco-friendly alternative.

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Promoting conservation through art at the EEUPR

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David Cordero Mercado

The students form the Elemetary School of the University of Puerto Rico (EEUPR), built an artisitc wall from recycled materials to promote conservation of natural resources. They will be participating in Europe in a competition.

 

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Girl finds a new use for algae

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Frances Rosario / frances.rosario@gfrmedia.com

Alanys had a problem. The shore of the beach she frequently visits with her family is covered with piles of algae. "They look ugly and the smell," she said. So she took matters into her own hands, with science. With her father's help she designed a few experiments to test if the algae could be used as fertilizer. She discovered that under certain conditions, algae can be recycled and used to make plants grow better.

 

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