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LA ENERGAIA: Energy Policy, Regulation and Dialog in Latin America

Collected by: University of New Mexico

Archived since: May, 2010

Description:

This archive is part of a University of New Mexico project that uses innovative technological solutions to build an easy to use knowledge base on energy policy and dialogue in Latin America for educational and policy-oriented research interests in the United States, Latin America, and the world.

Subject:   Government Science & Health Computers & Technology

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Title: Argentina: The Struggle of a Community in Salta Against the Looting of Timber and Oil Industries

URL: http://www.biodiversidadla.org/Principal/Agencia_de_Noticias_Biodiversidadla/Argentina_la_lucha_de_una_comunidad_Wichi_en_Salta_contra_el_saqueo_de_industrias_maderera_y_petrolera

Description: This article contains an interview with Zamora Octorina, a community leader of Wichi Honat Le Les in the province of Salta in northwestern Argentina. Zamora Octorina discusses the struggle of her community against the extractive activities of timber and oil industries. These activities have caused landslides and avalanches, thereby threatening the community of Wichi Honat Le Les. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Indigenous Oil,  Alternative ,  Andes Region Argentina,  Amazon ,  Timber Forestry Consultation

Title: Xingu River Between Electricity and Diversity

URL: http://www.tierramerica.info/nota.php?lang=esp&idnews=3681&olt=483

Description: This article discusses the proposed construction of the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Dam in the Xingu River basin of the Brazilian Amazon. The project will threaten the biodiversity of the region. Also threatened are 30 indigenous land reserves inhabited by over 13,000 people from 24 ethnic groups, and 12 conservation areas, including four extractive reserves and other comprehensive protection. Ultimately, 50,000 inhabitants could be displaced by this project. Article in Spanish.

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Subject:   Dam Water Indigenous Hydroelectric Power Renewable,  Alternative ,  Amazon ,  Brazil Environmental Impact Biodiversity Conservation Reserve Forest Xingu River Belo Monte Hydroelectric Dam

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