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Santiago (Sat., 3/7/09) - Touchdown — by Tom Bernitt — posted Mar 07, 2009

First Impressions on Day ONE     

Santiago (Sun., 3/8/09) - Water — by Tom Bernitt — posted Mar 09, 2009

Santiago and its water sources     

Santiago (Mon., 3/9/09) I Can See Clearly Now... or Not — by Holly Ritter — posted Mar 09, 2009

They all know the air is bad.. but just who owns the problem and who will fix it is up in the air?      comments (4)

Santiago (Mon., 3/9/09) - Fundacion Terram: A Voice for Chile — by Leslee Alexander — posted Mar 09, 2009

Terram is a watchdog group that researches social and environmental justice issues in Chile.      comments (1)

Santiago (Tues., 3/10/09) - Clean Air or Not? — by Sara Sahm — posted Mar 10, 2009

Impressions from exploring Santiago.     

Santiago (Mon., 3/9/09) - Meeting with former Chilean President Dr. Ricardo Lagos w/video — by Mary Pat Bomher — posted Mar 09, 2009

In a meeting with former Chilean President and UN Special Envoy for Climate Change, Dr. Ricardo Lagos, we discussed global climate change programs for both developing and developed countries. The former president also discussed issues specific to Chile.     

Santiago (Tues., 3/10/09) - Pursuing the "Triple-Bottom-Line" in Chile — by Sara Sahm — posted Mar 10, 2009

A quick look at a corporate social responsibility initiative at Chile's largest company, Arauco.     

Santiago (Tues., 3/10/09) - Helping US Companies Doing Business in Chile — by David Griggs — posted Mar 10, 2009

US Commercial Service provides assistance to US firms working in Chile     

Santiago (Tues., 3/10/09) - Fascinating Contradictions in Santiago — by Andy Kristoffersen — posted Mar 10, 2009

Chileans, I’m told are the most contradictory and intriguing of Latin American’s peoples. They are inherently careful and cautious, especially with their fiscal policies, yet they have allowed air pollution to threaten tourism and their children’s health.      comments (2)

Casa de las Animas (Wed., 3/11/09) - Getting Religion — by Kristin Barker — posted Mar 12, 2009

Arauco reforms it's strategy on the environment      comments (2)

Cascadas de las Animas (Wed.,3/11/09) - Rolling Down the River — by Tom Bernitt — posted Mar 11, 2009

A brief encounter with a Class III river invigorates the DELsters.     

Cascadas de las Animas (Wed., 3/11/09) - Meseta Horseback Ride — by Jennifer Spegon — posted Mar 11, 2009

Horseback Riding. Is this truly a form of Eco-tourism?     

Cascadas de las Animas (Wed., 3/11/09) - I am in heaven — by Lidia Berger — posted Mar 12, 2009

Day one at Cascadas de las Animas and my reflection on CONAMA's environmental policy program.      comments (1)

Cascadas de las Animas (Wed., 3/11/09) - An Identity Crisis Indeed — by Mary Pat Bomher — posted Mar 12, 2009

Today was a little more relaxed. We spent the day participating in outdoor team building exercises including white water rafting, horseback riding and trekking (and unplanned cliff jumping).     

Cascada de las Animas (Thurs., 3/12/09) - A River, a Full Moon, and the Southern Cross — by Sara Sahm — posted Mar 12, 2009

The night sky at Cascada de las Animas.      comments (2)

Concho y Toro Winery (Thurs., 3/12/09) - Red, red wine ... — by Lidia Berger, Lorraine Loken — posted Mar 12, 2009

Tour of the vineyards      comments (1)

Cascada de las Animas (Fri., 3/13/09) - Who needs coffee? — by Sara Sahm — posted Mar 14, 2009

Ecotourism offers an alternative to the morning jolt.     

Cascadas de las Animas (Fri., 3/13/09) - Adios, Cascadas — by Tom Bernitt — posted Mar 14, 2009

A look back at our three days along the Maipo.     

Talca (Fri., 3/13/09) - Forestry by Chance — by Tom Bernitt — posted Mar 14, 2009

Ruminations on our last briefing of the trip      comments (1)

Maipo River (Sat., 3/14/09) - The Torrents of the Maipo — by Leslee Alexander — posted Mar 14, 2009

Rafting the Maipo     

Santiago (Sat., 3/14/09) - CONAMA: A Strong Foundation for Environmental Governance in Chile — by Holly Bullman — posted Mar 14, 2009

Chile's environmental agency takes its first steps     

Santiago (Mon., 3/9/09) - New Connections with Chilean Duke Alumni — by Mark Prior — posted Mar 09, 2009

On March 9, the DEL class had a reception and dinner with Duke alumni living in Santiago     

Cascada de las Animas (Sat., 3/14/09) - Fueling the Spirit — by Catherine Prior — posted Mar 15, 2009

A solo excursion leads to insights on sustainable energy sourcing     

Santiago (Mon., 3/9/09) - Enviros, Investors, and Alumni...Oh My! — by Catherine Prior — posted Mar 09, 2009

Reflection on our official first DEL day in Chile     

Cascada de las Animas (Mon., 3/15/09) - Designing with Nature on the Rio Maipo — by Catherine Prior — posted Mar 16, 2009

An artisan's recycling leads to beautiful and sustainable structures.     

Easter Island (Sun., 3/15/09) - Isla de Pascua — by Tom Bernitt — posted Mar 18, 2009

Ruminations on Day ONE of our trip to Easter Island      comments (1)

Easter Island (Mon., 3/16/09) - Day Two — by Tom Bernitt — posted Mar 18, 2009

Further adventures of Jim and Tom on Easter Island     

Easter Island (Mon., 3/16/09) - Late Night Thoughts on our Relationship with Mother Earth — by Tom Bernitt — posted Mar 18, 2009

Thoughts as we leave Easter Island      comments (1)