Bolivian Thoughts opinion: Undeniable, weather has changed! Over 19 hours of continuous rain and Santa Cruz de la Sierra was under red alert … what can we do if anything? keep streets clean, do not allow garbage to collapse our sewage system and canals. That is what we can do! Latin American Herald Tribune reports…
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Climate change: The tajibos of the streets of Santa Cruz are stressed
Juan Pablo Pimentel reports for El Deber: The tajibos of the streets of Santa Cruz are stressed Pink and yellow flowers bloomed at the same time, a beautiful show, but that is irregular. The pink tajibo [Tabebuia chrysantha (araguaney or yellow ipê)] was late in blooming. It was the driest July [2017] of the last…
Bolivian Glaciers destroyed by climate change!
El Diario reports: Glaciers destroyed by climate change Illimani, Sajama, Chacaltaya, San Enrique, Picachu Kasiri, Chiar Kherini, Zongo, Lengua Quebrada, María Lloco, Wila Llojera are Andean glaciers found in an open stage towards disappearing due to climate change. According to a study by the Bolivian Mountain Institute (IBM), over the past 30 years, these snowcapped…
Facts about climate change in Bolivian highlands – altiplano
Manuel Filomeno reports for Pagina Siete: Changes in climate during summer In the last 4 years it rained more and was hotter in the high-plateau According to the Senamhi, the trend report responds to a high pressure system. According to reports from the national service of meteorology and hydrology (Senamhi), the maximum indices of temperature…
Important and timely env effort by Bolivian private sector!
We must embrace a more vigorous approach towards sustainable private ventures. Miriam Telma Jemio reports for Pagina Siete: Bolivian companies already measure their carbon footprint This global practice project joined Bolivia with the pilot project “after the carbon footprint”, executed during 2011 with financial support from CAF. How much does your daily activity bring to…
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