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peru, Tag
- Archaeologists just discovered dozens of new Nasca lines in Peru Wed, 11 Apr 18, 1:42amPeruvian archaeologists recently discovered over 50 new Nasca lines in the Peruvian desert. Scientists found the lines while using drones to survey other locally-known geoglyphs for the first time, National Geographic reported....
- Drones help archaeologists find dozens of undiscovered Nasca lines in Peru Tue, 10 Apr 18, 11:42pmPeruvian archaeologists recently uncovered impressive new Nasca lines in the Peruvian desert. Scientists used drones to discover over 50 new examples, and to survey locally-known geoglyphs for the first time, National Geographic...
- Peru protects one of world's last great untouched forests Fri, 16 Feb 18, 12:21amIn collaboration with local and international conservation groups, the Peruvian government has established Yaguas National Park in the country's far eastern territory to permanently protect millions of acres of pristine rainforest. “This...
- Truck driver wipes out Peru's ancient Nazca Lines Sat, 3 Feb 18, 9:41amThe historic Nazca Lines of Peru have been damaged by the actions of an inconsiderate truck driver. The driver, who has since been arrested and will likely face charges related to an attack against cultural heritage, deliberately...
- Inconsiderate truck driver scars Peru's ancient Nazca Lines Fri, 2 Feb 18, 11:33pmThe historic Nazca Lines of Peru have been damaged by the actions of an inconsiderate truck driver. The driver, who has since been arrested and will likely face charges related to an attack against cultural heritage, deliberately...
- Peru passes legislation to let roads slice through remote Amazon area Wed, 24 Jan 18, 2:02amPart of Peru's Amazon rainforest could be under threat with a recently passed law. The move would allow roads to be constructed in Purus, a region The Guardian describes as the country's most remote and pristine. It is also...
- Giant curtain built in Peru to study climate change in the cloud forests Sat, 6 Jan 18, 3:07amBiologist Dan Metcalfe is leading a study that seeks to understand how climate change may impact the cloud forests of Peru and elsewhere by using a giant curtain to affect the local environment...
- Villagers in Peru stumble across what may be an ancient Incan city Tue, 17 Oct 17, 9:49pmLocals in the southern rainforest of Peru may have stumbled across an Inca city while grazing cattle. The Provincial Municipality of La Convención shared images of the site, close to the National Sanctuary of Megantoni....
- Villagers in Peru stumble across what may be an ancient Inca city Tue, 17 Oct 17, 9:49pmLocals in the southern rainforest of Peru may have stumbled across an Inca city while grazing cattle. The Provincial Municipality of La Convención shared images of the site, close to the National Sanctuary of Megantoni....
- Alphabet X to beam wireless service to Puerto Rico with a fleet of balloons Tue, 10 Oct 17, 9:51pmHelp is coming to Puerto Rico in the form of balloons. Alphabet X’s Project Loon — a former Google enterprise — recently received an emergency license from the FCC to equip the island with mobile data via high-altitude...
- Peru urged to ban oil firms from isolated indigenous peoples' land Fri, 6 Oct 17, 9:25pmIndigenous leaders say operations in the remote Amazon violate rights and risk fatal epidemics
- Peru tribal leaders vow to halt oil output unless indigenous rights respected Fri, 25 Aug 17, 8:42pmAmazon leaders accuse government of blocking consultation on 30-year contract with Canadian oil firm and have given ministers 20 days to apply law
- Sprawling MW House blends into the Peruvian landscape with an undulating green roof Fri, 14 Jul 17, 4:04amMW House by Riofrio+Rodrigo Arquitectos acts as an extension of the desert hills in Peru. Resembling the relief of the rocky landscape and featuring an undulating green roof, this seasonal house establishes a direct relationship...
- Pioneer gas project in Latin America fails indigenous peoples Fri, 3 Jun 16, 10:35amHuge revenues generated by the Camisea project in Peru’s Amazon, but locals suffer from health epidemics and lack of clean water
- Latticed aluminum shelters to help coastal Peruvians in climate emergencies Wed, 16 Mar 16, 12:46amThe pop-up modules are based on a mechanism for splitting aluminium foil, with an independent reflective and insulating flake-like layer placed on top...