Environmentalist from Paraguay Win 2013 National Geographic Award “Leadership in Conservation”

Alberto Yanosky, executive director of Guyra Paraguay, is the recipient of the National Geographic Society/Buffett Award for Leadership in Latin American Conservation.

Dr. Alberto Yanosky, leader of an environmental organization in Paraguay that works to safeguard habitats and species across the country, has been selected as the 2013 winners of the National Geographic

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South American Gran Chaco is facing a threat of extreme habitat destruction

A study on deforestation in the Great American Chaco showed that in 2012 a total of 539,233 hectares were deforested, this leads an average of 1,473 hectares per day, indicating a rapid annual increase. In 2010, were 266,118 hectares and in 2011 increased to 294,566 hectares.

The Great American Chaco , the second largest biome in

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Venezuela: Wildfire affects the Canaima National Park

Estimate that the flames have consumed over a thousand hectares.

It was reported that a week ago, a fire started in the western area of Canaima National Park. Outbreaks of fire in the National Park have been extended until the Auyantepui.

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Hugo Chavez leaves to Venezuela in a determining role in global agreements on climate change

Regardless of the position of Commander Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan president’s death opens the door to a political debate on a critical issue for Venezuela and safety in the world: climate change.

The Homeland Program 2013-2019 makes clear its manifesto, included in the fifth historic great goal: to save the planet.

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Publicado en Notes | Etiquetado Chavez, Climate Change, CO2 emissions, Global Warming, Green economy, Low Carbon Energy, | Comentarios desactivados

Venezuela: NGO´s demand a new and better ordinance to protect animals

More than 20 organizations submitted a series of proposals to the City Council, which is enforced the ban of bullfights, circuses with animals and other events not listed in the ordinance that intends to approve in the coming days.

Organizations pro animal rights and environmental activists recently gathered in Plaza Bolivar of Maracaibo for submission… Continue reading

Publicado en Notes | Etiquetado Animal Rights, Bullfights, Circuses, Environmental Activists, | Comentarios desactivados