As carbon dioxide increases in the atmosphere, plants become more efficient at producing their food and chemical requirements. They can allocate more resources for defence against pests. This is good for the plants but bad for the animals that eat them.
Crossroads' Work in Bolivia. Bolivia is the poorest country in South America, with an estimated 59 per cent of the population living in poverty. The situation has left many communities, particularly rural and indigenous ones, struggling to meet their basic needs.
Languages of Bolivia. The languages of Bolivia include Spanish; several dozen indigenous languages, most prominently Aymara, Quechua, Chiquitano and Tupi GuaranÃ­; Bolivian Sign Language (closely related to American Sign Language); and language of immigrants such as Plautdietsch.