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Heavy Rains Unleash Mudslides, Destruction in Peru
A “coastal El Nino” jeopardizes lives and infrastructure.
Conga Mine in Peru Halted By Water Concerns, Civic Opposition
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U.S. mining company retreats from $US 4.8 billion gold and copper…

Infographic: Lake Titicaca Contends With Water Pollution and Climate Change
Receding glaciers, growing cities, and expanding agriculture threaten the highest navigable lake in the world.

Report: Lima Citizens Shoulder the Financial Burden of Water Insecurity
In Peru’s capital city, vulnerable communities pay a premium for water as poor infrastructure, population growth, and climate change pressure supplies.

Water Left Out Of Lima Climate Negotiations
A month after water supply was a central feature of a U.S. –…

Peru and Chile Gold Mine Projects Address Water Concerns
The mining companies behind the Conga and Pascua-Lama mines are working to gain support from communities who have been worried about water pollution and adequate supplies.

Growth in Lima, Peru’s Capital, Served Without Water
Ubiquitous water trucks are a guide to Peru's swelling metropolis.
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The Stream, April 5: Irrigating Peru’s Desert
Peru
Plans for a $500 million water project in Peru could divert…

The Stream, March 27: Water and Oil in the Amazon
South America
A new billboard in Peru is creating fresh water…

The Stream, February 6: Lake Michigan Water Levels at Record Lows
Americas
Water levels on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron have reached…

The Stream, September 28: Brazil’s Agricultural Future Buoyed by Water
Days of heavy rainfall have swollen rivers in the United Kingdom,…

The Stream, September 5: Cubbie Station Sale Raises Concerns for Australia’s Water
The possible sale of Australia's Cubbie Station to Chinese investors…