The plan to expand the existing Camisea gas project, which is within the Nahua-Nanti Reserve for uncontacted tribes, has been widely condemned, and in March the UN call
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At least three ministers have resigned in Peru, amidst increasing pressure to approve a controversial gas project in the Amazon.
Over 50 rhinos killed
Pretoria – About 57 rhinos have been killed this year by poachers in South Africa, with 42 of these being in the Kruger National Park (KNP).
According to the latest data released by the Department of Environmental Affairs, six rhinos have been poached in KwaZulu-Natal, six in North West, two in L
Over 240 rhinos killed
Pretoria – The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of this year now stands at 245, with the number of arrests at 161, according to the latest statistics.
The Kruger National Park remains the hardest hit by poachers, having lost 147 rhinos since the beginning of this year.
Jagger drawn into row over in Amazon
Mick Jagger drawn into row over ‘illegal gas grab’ in Peru’s Amazon
Music legend Sir Mick Jagger has been drawn into a bitter row over an ‘illegal gas grab’ in the Peruvian Amazon.
Peru’s government has provoked fury from indigenous groups after it was discovered that it is
Over 200 alleged rhino poachers arrested
Pretoria – A total of 214 suspected rhino poachers were arrested in South Africa between April 2010 and March 2011, according to the 4th National Compliance and Enforcement Report (NECER).
The NECER 2010/11 was officially released by the Department of Environmental Affairs on Thursday in Pretori