The construction of dams in the Brazilian Amazon affected significantly the fauna of the rivers by the disappearance of fish species.
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Organization counted 141 dolphins in rivers of Chapare in Bolivia
A scientific team established that in the tributaries of the Mamore River in the Chapare, in Bolivia, there is a population of 141 pink dolphins.
Dams on the Madeira River – Impacts: Considerations from an expert
The dams of Santo Antônio and Jirau, under construction on the Madeira River, will have significant impacts, including flooding in Bolivia, due to the formation of a higher backwater upstream of the reservoir Jirau.
Sol de Pando: Was launched bidding for a road amid Rurrenabaque
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forestry Chamber of Bolivia: Forest deforestation was reduced by 75%
According to the Forest and Land Authority deforestation of forests in the country fell from 300,000 to 76,000 hectares.
The impacts of Madeira River dams: Flooding in Bolivia
The Madeira River has one of the largest sediment loads of rivers in the world, contributing about half of the total transported to the Atlantic via the Amazon River.