The War of the Pacific between Bolivia and Peru in the late 19th century led to major geopolitical, diplomatic, and economic restructuring that still negatively affects the region today. In the early 1880s, Chile annexed the Peruvian province of Tarapacá and the Bolivian province of Litoral, both substantially mineral-rich territories. Bolivia was stripped of coastal access [...]
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Giving the Gift of Clean Water this Holiday Season
What better time than the holidays to rethink the value of a gift? As developed nations prepare their shopping lists, millions of children in under developed nations are still lacking the most essential necessity for life— clean water. Children in poor countries often have up to 1,000 parasitic worms in their body due to lack of [...]
Colombia And Waste Water Management
Colombia’s water and waste water management infrastructure are costing the lives of civilians every year. In Colombia, 2,300 deaths per year result from water, sanitation, and hygiene related issues. This number accounts for 70 percent of deaths attributable to environmental conditions within the country.
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The BP oil disaster has stirred the entire world, many are angered, and others are disgusted or simply enraged. The reactions vary depending on the context and the identity of the individual. Yet, what appears to be the common opinion of the masses is that something needs to be done right away.This situation of crisis has united people from Ecuador to Louisiana that have decided to force alliances against global oil spills.
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