What kind of environmental and social impacts are likely from the proposed copper mine? Serious rifts have already disturbed the community: "Before, e What kind of environmental and social impacts are likely from the proposed copper mine? Serious rifts have already disturbed the community: "Before, everyone got on well in Intag - they shared everything - their jobs, their friendship - this doesn`t exist anyomore - and most of us don`t feel happy." (Norma Bolanos) Practices like sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, and traditional craftsmanship offer alternatives to mining and, as such, they reveal a "way out" for local economies and communities. more >> <<less

With cries of: "We are hungry for an ecologist!" Ronald Andrade, leader of CODEGAM, the organization funded by Ascendant Copper, violently forces his With cries of: "We are hungry for an ecologist!" Ronald Andrade, leader of CODEGAM, the organization funded by Ascendant Copper, violently forces his way into a municipal meeting. Fearing violence, fifteen representatives are forced to hide and the meeting is canceled. Next, Gary Davis, president and CEO of Ascendant Copper arrives on the scene offering "transparency" but refusing to discuss details. Finally, the mayor of Cotacachi, Auki Tituana, supported by the community, works to establish Cotacachi as an "ecological county" based on "responsibility towards nature." more >> <<less

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El Sol Spanish Language School Quality Instruction -- Friendly Atmosphere Come to Lima or take online classes from your home country. Call toll-fre El Sol Spanish Language School Quality Instruction -- Friendly Atmosphere Come to Lima or take online classes from your home country. Call toll-free 1-800-381-1806 (from the US and Canada), or Skype us: spanish.classes http://www.idiomasperu.com February means carnival month for people all over Peru. This video shows the carnival celebrations that take place in the city of Ayacucho in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. The city streets become wild with dancers, singers, floats and other traditional performers, the festivities also spreading to the nearby city of Huanta. If you get the chance to visit Huanta, make sure you check out the traditional market where locals trade their agricultural produce. As you will see from the video, Ayacucho and Huanta are fantastic cities to visit, especially during carnival time – don’t miss them! more >> <<less