Rivers Arabela, Napo and Curaray are in proper conditions for development of aquatic life, as for consumption, study says.
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Amazônia.org: Tapajós hydroelectric divides lands and opinions
Lands of Pimental community will be cut by one of the hydroelectric dam planned for the region. Its population is divided between groups in favor and against the plant.
Negro River flood has influence of waters of Madeira river
The flooding of the Negro River this year is being influenced by the waters of the Madeira River and can be among the five biggest floods in 112 years.
Andina: Government of Madre de Dios supports fight against illegal mining
The Regional Government of Madre de Dios expressed unconditional support for measures being taken by the central government to eradicate illegal mining in the region.
InfoRegión: Development Committee for Amazon rivers basin was installed
Committee is tasked to propose measures to improve social and environmental conditions of the population of the Loreto region.
Avina: Indigenous prepare proposal on climate change for COP20
COICA will present the proposals to the COP20 as well as contributions to boosting indigenous participation and regional consultation.
Rio Negro in Manaus is experiencing the sixth greatest flood since 1902
The level of the Rio Negro in Manaus, reached 29.36 meters yesterday, according to the National Water Agency (ANA). This is the sixth highest level ever recorded in the Amazon capital since 1902, when the river began to be monitored.
Greenpeace video: Get to know the silent crisis of the Amazon
Greenpeace’s new video focuses on the dangers of illegal logging, and shows that illegal timber’s destination isn’t so far from home.
Inside Climate News: Amazonic farmers are stewards of the land
Brazil’s deforestation blacklist and market forces have helped spur many communities to think about deforestation differently.
TriplePundit: ARPA Bridge Fund to Conserve 15% of Brazil’s Amazon
The Brazilian government, WWF and partners announced the launch of a $215 million fund to ensure the long-term protection of the world’s largest network of protected areas of Brazilian Amazon rain forest.