The ecological road project to Machu Picchu includes measures to mitigate environmental impact, such as drainage systems that prevent soil erosion and an innovative design that respects the conservation areas nearby.
According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC),...
On a 38-day expedition in the foggy Alto Mayo forest, researchers discovered new species in Peru. The team from Conservation International ventured into the area located in the northern part of the country and encountered more than one surprise.
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Grave Oil Spill at Capullanas Beach Threatens Ecosystem and Local Economy in Peru
Peruvian authorities reported on Saturday an oil spill at Capullanas Beach, located in the northwest of the country. This incident seriously jeopardizes the ecosystem of the area...
The Andean bears or spectacled bears, the only species of their family in South America, inhabit remote places, which has made them a species full of mysteries.
A recent study in Peru, using collar cameras, has revealed fascinating aspects of...
In a mega operation against illegal logging in Bolivia and Peru, 15 out of 22 members of a gang operating in the forests of both countries were arrested.
This gang, known as Los Villanos de Tahuamanu, is a criminal organization...
The Amazon region belonging to Peru has become the epicenter of the forest fires that have occurred in this region so far in 2024. This alarming data emerged from a recent report by the Mapbiomas Peru Initiative, led by...
Peru is a country recognized for its production of copper, silver, and gold, which is why the waters near abandoned mines often have a rusty color. However, in this case, the cause of this strange coloration is climate change.
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The number of **(https://noticiasambientales.com/compromiso-ambiental/los-pueblos-indigenas-son-la-clave-para-proteger-el-medio-ambiente/)** assassinated in the Peruvian regions of **Ucayali, Pasco, and Huánuco** has increased in recent months. This is a matter of strong concern, as it is pointed out that they became **victims of drug traffickers** who...
A team of scientists from the Museum of Natural History at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) has discovered a new mammal species in Tacna, on the southern coast of Peru.
A New Inhabitant: The Olivaceous Mouse
The newly...
The extreme drought in the Amazon is affecting more than 420,000 children, mainly from indigenous communities in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, who rely on waterways to access food, medicine, and go to school, warned Unicef.
"We are witnessing the devastation...
