US says it will inspect Repsol Cuba offshore rig

<p style="text-align: justify;">(Reuters) - Spanish oil giant Repsol reassured the United States it will follow American environmental requirements when the company drills for oil in Cuban waters and it will allow U.S. officials to inspect the drilling rig, U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Friday.Salazar met with representatives from Repsol this week during his visit to Spain. Read More

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Forested Areas Increase in Central Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">By: Yahily Hernández Porto. juventudrebelde.cu. 2011-06-03.10:43:30 EST. CAMAGUEY.— Forest areas increased by 23 percent over the last decade in the central Cuban province of Camaguey, home to 12 percent of the country’s total forestlands.The province has also excelled in other areas of environmental protection. As an example Gonzalez noted that 23 of the companies included in the business efficiency improvement program have Environmental Management Systems in place Read More

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