AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoPilcomayo Pollution in Parliament: Mongabay’s reporting spotlights alleged heavy-metal contamination in Bolivia’s Pilcomayo River, with Indigenous communities in the Gran Chaco reporting lower water, more sediment, and declining fish catches tied to mining waste and other pressures. Indigenous Voices on Lithium: Indigenous communities in Bolivia are demanding prior consultation and environmental impact studies for lithium extraction in Potosí, pushing back against decisions that could affect land and water. Torotoro Paleontology: Bolivia’s Torotoro National Park gained global attention after researchers identified over 16,000 dinosaur ichnites at Carreras Pampa, including swim tracks and tail-drag traces that may reflect a frequently used ancient coastal corridor. Marine Habitat from Waste: Baja California Sur pilots Japanese-style artificial reefs made with recycled seashell waste, aiming to restore habitat, boost fisheries, and support sustainable tourism. Climate Risk Watch: PAGASA downgraded heavy-rain warnings in parts of the Philippines to yellow, but flooding risk remains in other areas as monsoon rains persist.
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