Indigenous groups claim they have not consented to oil projects, as politicians visit Beijing to publicise bidding process.
Monthly Archives: April 2013
China’s exploitation of Latin American natural resources raises concern
The growing demand from China for raw materials cause fear in Latin America, by degradation which it promotes.
Brazilian chief uses technology to help save his tribe and curb deforestation
The chief of the Surui people once hunted with a bow and arrow. Now, Chief Almir Surui uses technology as his weapon in bid to save pristine forest.
After decades of turning a blind eye, Peru declares state of emergency due to oil contamination in Amazon
The government has declared an environmental state of emergency after finding elevated levels of lead, barium, and chromium in the Pastaza River in the Amazon jungle.
Deforestation increases, government says 46% it is only degradation
Despite the growth, the government argues that almost half of the deforestation of the period, 46%, was degradation and not shallow cut.