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Killer Whale Kills Trainer During Live Show at Sea World– What Happens Next?
Today a killer whale killed a trainer during a live show at the famous U.S. Aquarium known as SeaWorld. It is not clear what will happen as a result of this incident, but at minimum we should reconsider whether or not the educational value of aquariums and zoos outweighs their costs.
Peru Approves 500 Megawatts in New Renewable Energy Projects
Last week Peru’s government approved wind, solar, micro hydro, and biomass energy projects that will add 500 megawatts of clean, renewable energy, meeting 12% of the current electricity needs of the country.
Only 8 Rangers Patrol 3rd Largest National Park in Amazon Rainforest
While it’s not news to most of us who work in or follow international conservation, Peru’s El Comercio newspaper ran a story today about how only 8 park rangers patrol Alto Purús National Park. Alto Purús is the largest national park in Peru and the third largest in all of South America.
Exiled Indigenous Leader to Run for President in Peru
Alberto Pizango, the exiled leader of Peru’s Inter-Ethnic for the Development of the Peruvian Rainforest (AIDESEP), according to reports is planning to run for President in Peru’s 2011 general election.
Colombia Temporarily Stops Exporting Natural Gas to Venezuela–Is There a Hidden Agenda?
Colombia has temporarily halted exports of natural gas to Venezuela citing that they have done so to complete some regular maintenance on their pipeline. But is there actually a hidden agenda?
