Laura Gil reports for IAEA Office of Public Information and Communication: Managing Water Resources: Bolivia Uncovers Aquifer’s Secrets With Nuclear Technology Bolivians have found ways to protect and sustainably use water from the aquifer of Purapurani — with the help of nuclear technology. Despite centuries of supplying water to the cities of El Alto and…
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Chile channeled the Silala for about 20 years, even without authorization
La Razon reports via hoybolivia.com: Chile channeled the Silala for about 20 years, even without authorization Bolivia has studies underwritten by Chile that show that the country has channeled the Silala for about 20 years, of which a part was developed even before the concession process of 1908. The country does not rule out including…
Bolivia Environment Minister Resigns Amid Historic Drought
Reuters reports via VoA: Bolivia Environment Minister Resigns Amid Historic Drought LA PAZ — Bolivian Environment and Water Minister Alexandra Moreira resigned on Wednesday before she was scheduled to testify in front of the country’s legislative assembly about shortages of potable water amid the worst drought in 25 years. Moreira, an ally of socialist President…
Bolivia emergency stands out in a region of drought and after 11 years of a useless gov!
Amy Booth reports for Irin: Bolivia emergency stands out in a region of drought “This should be tremendous, deep. There should be karachi fish and silverside in here,” says Abdon Choque Flores, pointing to a shoulder-high tide mark on the long road bridge that crosses the Desaguadero River in Bolivia’s drought-hit Oruro department. High on…
Bolivia’s abandoned ski resort: A sign of droughts to come?
BBC News reports: Bolivia’s abandoned ski resort: A sign of droughts to come? Bolivia’s largest city, La Paz, is currently enduring its worst drought in a quarter of a century. Glaciers in the surrounding Andean mountains are key to its water supply. Simon Parker visited the abandoned ski resort of Chacaltaya, where locals say they…
UNM group to begin well project to aid Bolivian communities
DailyLobo.com reports: UNM group to begin well project to aid Bolivian communities By Nichole Harwood Engineers Without Borders UNM, a chapter of the parent organization EWB-USA, will be receiving a $1,000 donation toward efforts in Bolivia to construct wells for impoverished communities. The donation comes from the AWMA, otherwise known as the Air and Waste Management…
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