August 19, 2011
by Amanda Maxwell
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Amanda Maxwell, Latin America Advocate, Washington, DC
Chile
The controversial Isla Riesco coal-mining project took another step forward last Friday when a high-level government commission gave final approval to the first of five mines,… Continue reading
June 10, 2011
by Amanda Maxwell
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Amanda Maxwell, Latin America Advocate, Washington, DC Chile
On June 4th the Puyehue Volcano erupted in an Andean volcano chain, prompting the evacuation of 3500 people from nearby villages. The eruption was preceded by a series of earthquakes, a… Continue reading
November 12, 2010
by Amanda Maxwell
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Chile:
A second set of comments from public authorities was issued concerning the environmental impact assessment of the Cuervo river hydroelectric dam project. The company Energía Austral will have to respond to the 228 comments. (El Divi… Continue reading