The Bolivian Highway Administration launched a new tender for the execution of a roadside work even vetoed by the IDB, which cuts the tourist town of Rurrenabaque in half.
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This is the layer of news links submitted by the public and journalists who are concerned with mapping the main issues of the Amazon rainforest. See the link bellow to also send us weblinks.Esta é a camada de notícias enviadas pelos leitores e jornalistas que colaboram com o mapeamento dos principais temas da floresta amazônica. Use o link abaixo para enviar matérias.Esta es la capa de noticias enviadas por lectores y periodistas que colaboran con el mapeo de los principales temas del bosque amazónico. Use el link de abajo para enviar noticias.
Vincent Vos: Endangered species of vertebrates in Riberalta, Bolivia
On World Environment Day, the Amazonian town of Riberalta launched an informative text on endangered vertebrate species in the region.
PRN.FM: In cutting deforestation, Brazil leads in reducing emissions
Brazil’s success in reducing deforestation has been announced, but progress can be stopped unless farmers, ranchers and other land users in the region have more incentives.
La Razón: Penalties reduced by 75% deforestation in Bolivia
The reduction is due, according to the government, that the penalties for deforested hectare increased from US$ 70 to US$ 300.
Página Siete: Relationship between deforestation and floods in Bolivia
From being mere victims we are becoming more and more in jointly responsible for the effects of climate change.
El Espectador: The Colombian government debt to wetlands
The Environment Minister undertook that 253,000 hectares known as the Inírida River Star would be shielded against mining and production activities that could threats supply water in the area.
Sol de Pando: Bolivia between 50 countries with the highest loss of forests
Google Maps shows that Bolivia lost 29,867 square kilometers of forests and reforested only 1,736 square kilometers.
Servindi: Native of four Amazonian basins intensify protests
Native of Pastaza, Corrientes, Tigre and Marañón basins announced demonstrations to demand actions to counteract the damage caused by the oil activity in their territories.
El Nuevo Herald: Exotic animals abound in Brazilian Amazon
Giant spiders, poisonous snakes and mosquitoes that transmit malaria are found in the Amazon. The region also has one of the largest varieties of insects in the world.
Terra.com: Fight for the Amazon passes through France, says Chief Raoni
Raoni and his successor, Megaron, in Paris accused several French companies to destroy their environment.