Democracy Now reports: Bolivia: La Paz Water Rationing Now Permanent, Amid Climate-Fueled Drought And in La Paz, Bolivia, government officials have declared the system of water rationing is now permanent, amid a worsening drought. Scientists say the drought is caused by the rapid retreat of glaciers due to global warming. Over the last three decades,…
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11 years of misgovernment led to this!
Aljazeera reports: Water rationing introduced as Bolivia drought worsens Water rationing becomes permanent in La Paz as the dams run dry. Authorities have declared water rationing in La Paz to be a permanent measure as the drought in Bolivia worsens. The three main dams that supply water to the city are almost dry. The main…
Want to Climb a 19,000-foot Mountain? In Bolivia, Even Rank Amateurs Can
Henry Wismayer writes in The Wall Street Journal: Want to Climb a 19,000-foot Mountain? In Bolivia, Even Rank Amateurs Can Bolivia’s Huayna Potosi is a (somewhat) gentle giant—it’s easy enough for amateurs to climb but heart-thumping enough to earn them bragging rights. “KNOW WHEN to turn back.” Anyone familiar with the axioms of mountaineering knows…
Bolivian city: La Paz, dealing with severe drought
Channel 6, Corpus Christi, TX, Kristv.com reports : Bolivia city dealing with severe drought BOLIVIA – Residents in Bolivia are having to ration their water. That as three main dams that supply water to the city of La Paz are almost dry. Local media reports that the main dam is at 1% capacity, while the other two are…
Climate change with Bolivia most susceptible to be hit the hardest
Independent reports: Environment Map shows how climate change will hit the economies of the world’s poorest countries hardest Credit rating agency Moody’s issues guide to how climate change will affect states’ ability to repay their debts Ian Johnston Environment Corrrespondent A map showing the countries which are most susceptible to the effects of climate change…
Bolivia covers up evidence of uncontacted Indians
El Diario reports via Survival International: Bolivia covers up evidence of uncontacted Indians © El Diario The Bolivian state oil company has denied reports that workers prospecting near the Peruvian border have had several encounters with a group of uncontacted Indians. The company, YPFB, had sub-contracted the exploration work to BGP Bolivia, a subsidiary of…
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