California's drought is a harbinger of things to come around the world, writes Maude Barlow. Because of global warming, yes - but also because the Golden State is an exemplar of the 'water as property for corporate profit' neoliberal paradigm that's taking over the world. It's now essential to assert water as a Commons - to be both justly shared, and fiercely protected!
… change" was named as the culprit - and it is. Glaciers are melting in the arctic and … transformation" akin to the retreat of the glaciers more than 11,000 years ago. A …
Peru is in hot competition with Brazil to be the main focus of Amazonian deforestation, writes Clément Doleac. A neoliberal government desperate to hand over the country's forests, oil, gas, minerals and indigenous lands for corporate exploitation is unafraid to break national laws, turn a blind eye to air and water pollution, and respond to any challenges with overwhelming violence.
… "Peru has already lost 39% of its tropical glaciers due to a 0.7C temperature rise in the … destruction in Amazon forests and Andean glaciers. In Peru's highlands, 60.3% of the …
A new wave of ruthless conquistadors has arrived in Peru, write Aldo Orellana Lopez and Philippa de Boissière - global corporations after minerals, oil, gas, timber, land ... And instead of brandishing the Bible and the sword, they proclaim high sounding policies on environment and human rights, while co-opting police and politicians in their pillage of resources.
… to the rapid and ongoing melting of Andean glaciers. For mining expert José de Echave, …