Civil society calls for the transparency of report of South American investments with capital of the Brazilian bank.
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Report reveals that fish from the Moronacocha lagoon are not apt for human consumption
A report of the Research Institute of the Peruvian Amazon (IIAP) reveals that the water of the Moronaocha lagoon (Loreto) has coliform bacteria above the permissible limit, because the drain of all the neighboring waterways lead into this lake.
Peru 21: Minister asks for sanction for the president of Superior Court of Madre de Dios
Environment Minister in Peru requested the judiciary to take action against Adolfo Cayra for dismissing the judge responsible for overturning rulings that were favorable for illegal mining.
La República: The headwaters of the Amazon are in the Mantaro river
James “Rocky” Contos by kayak navigated from the headwaters of the Mantaro River to the mouth of the Amazon River, creating a new hypothesis about the origins of this river.
iAgua: Wetlands in Madre de Dios have suffered impact of aluvial gold mining
Extractive activities-like alluvial gold mining and other activities that cause deforestation-generate a direct negative impact on the Peruvian Amazon.
Judge who fought against illegal mining dismissed in Madre de Dios
The Superior Court of Madre de Dios dismissed the judge of Huepetuhe, who annuled a series of resolutions that his predecessor had rules in favor of people connected to illegal mining activites.
Company intends to resume Inambari hydroelectric project in 2018
Residents of communities rejected these claims stating that the project is not feasible because it would cause a major environmental and social damage in the area.
Hydropower ambitions of Peru have Brazil as a partner
Multiplication of hydropower until in tourist sites can take the country with the help of the Brazilian money, through a dark cooperation treaty.
Interoceanic, asphalt for ecotourism and deforestation
A road that promote development and integration and at the same time brings disordered growth, environmental degradation and illegal mining.
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve celebrates its 42 years
The reserve has more than 2 million hectares and protects the watersheds of the Pacaya, Pucate Yanayacu and Samiria rivers.