The Bolivian government began consultation with indigenous of TIPNIS to validate construction of road that will divide the park.
Amazon under pressure
Stories on “Amazon under pressure“
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RPP: Authorities prepare ceremony for recognition of the Amazon as a wonder
Authorities of Loreto, Peru, are preparing a ceremony for recognition of the Amazon River / Rainforest as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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Semana: Home of dolphins is in risk
There are five reasons why Colombia should be declared a wetland of the Amazon as a protected zone. But due to lack of a position of the Ministry of Mines, this has not been possible.
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O Eco: Catfish fishing aggravates killing of pink dolphins
Pieces of dolphins are used as bait. The catfish were renamed to attract consumers in Manaus.
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O Eco: Belo Monte: Prosecutor seeks suspension of work
Federal Prosecutor initiated case against North Energy, responsible for the construction of Belo Monte, for violating the conditions for obtaining the installation license.
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Conservation Network Madre de Dios rejects bill that would affect national park and indigenous territories
Project was rejected because “is a threat to indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation”.
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Amazonia.bo: Tumichucua: A natural paradise in the Amazon
Tumichucua captivates visitors with presence in its waters of a teardrop-shaped island, which the community considered a floating island.
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Amazonia.bo: Saving turtles in the rivers of Pando
Turtle eggs are collected and planted in chelonian repopulation project.
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Herencia: Poverty and richness in the Amazon
In the Amazon coexist high rates of natural, ethnic, cultural, and even economic richness, with also high rates of extreme poverty, malnutrition, mortality, gender inequality and incidence of preventable diseases.