El Dia reports: Government Report Potosi 30 thousand cubic meters of waste in the Pilcomayo Pollution. Within 10 years, people will begin to feel the effects on their nervous and respiratory system. The governor of the department of Potosi, Felix Gonzales revealed that 30 thousand cubic meters of mine waste were dumped in the waters…
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The new dwarf anta [tapir] may be Bolivian ‘flagship species’
Javier Mendez reports for El Deber: NATURE The new dwarf anta [tapir] may be Bolivian ‘flagship species’ Two biologists that reported their presence indicate that [this dwarf anta] revalues the forests of our country. There are reports of new species of dolphin, another monkey and a rodent Last year, the Journal of Mammalogy spread shocking…
Bolivian gov recognizes it is hard to stop mining encroachments…
ANF reports in El Deber: See problems to stop the occupations of mines Deputy Minister of Mining Policy, Eugenio Mendoza, acknowledged yesterday that the decree that is being developed to curb the encroachment of mines will not solve the problem in its entirety, but said that the Jurisdictional Mining (AJAM) Authority shall manage and reverse…
Heritage 101: At least 10 of Bolivia’s cultural heritage sites are at risk
Anahí Cazas and Margarita Palacios report for Pagina Siete: WERE IDENTIFIED ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER, MUSEUMS AND CHURCHES At least 10 of Bolivia’s cultural heritage sites are at risk Seven experts consulted by Pagina Siete identified the sites and explained that required conservation works and management. For lack of conservation and management, ten sites that were declared…
Heritage 101: Unesco declares as World Heritage the Inca Trail
AFP/Doha reports in Pagina Siete: ROUTES OF SIX COUNTRIES, INCLUDING OF BOLIVIA, HAVE THE TITLE Unesco declares as World Heritage the Inca Trail The distinction allows agencies to get funding conservation and restoration of trails and sanctuaries.The Camino del Inca, a masterly road communication network that spanned six countries in South America, was declared yesterday…
Expoforest 2014: June 25 – 28, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
El Deber reports: Expoforest will host a forum for forest plantations The Expoforest 2014, to be held from June 25 to 28, in the grounds of Fexpocruz, will be the platform for activities such as the Forum of Commercial Forest Plantations in Bolivia, to be held on June 26 at the Salon Tecnologia. In this…
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