Collapsed ecosystem in Bolivia | Ecosistema colapsado en Bolivia

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Ecosistema colapsado en Bolivia
Environmental deterioration is worrying in the country, since the air and water are contaminated as a result of arson and illegal mining.

El deterioro ambiental preocupa en el país, ya que el aire y el agua están contaminados, como consecuencia de los incendios provocados y la minería ilegal.

Due to fires and mining

  • Environmental lawyer and activist Teodoro Blanco maintains that Bolivia is among the most polluted countries in South America. Deforestation, indiscriminate burning for expansion and illegal and irresponsible mining are the causes.
  • The contingency forces of San Buenaventura and Rurrenabaque were overwhelmed by the fires in both municipalities; The authorities ask for “international” help to put out the fire.

The climatological impacts that the country faces can hardly be ignored when living with the dense smoke due to the fires that occur in different regions, or when knowing that the water consumed by people who live near mining centers is contaminated. with heavy particles, which represents a high risk to your health.

The ecosystem is collapsed and these events have placed Bolivia as “one of the most contaminated countries in South America,” according to environmentalists, who recommend unity to seek solutions that avoid major ecological disasters.

According to the Authority for Supervision and Social Control of Forests and Land (ABT), dense smoke again covered the sky yesterday in the capital of Santa Cruz and this is evidenced by citizens who point to the new presence of uncontrolled forest fires, the inaction of the Government to controlling indiscriminate burning and lack of rain are the main causes.

On the other hand, it was reported that the contingency forces of the municipalities of San Buenaventura and Rurrenabaque are overwhelmed by the fires and the authorities are asking for “international” help.

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