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Páramos: An Ecosystem under Siege
The páramos, a unique highland ecosystem, has been described as the “water factory” of the Andes. But rampant, and sometimes illegal, coal mining is putting it in danger.
- Colombia is Latin America’s principal coal producer. However, the coal is not a crucial part of Colombia’s energetic diet. 70% of Colombia´s energy comes from hydropower plants, moved precisely by the force of the water that runs down the mountain from this threatened páramos.read moreAnna-Katarina GravgaardShare
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Páramos: An Ecosystem under Siege
The páramos, a unique highland ecosystem, has been described as the “water factory” of the Andes. But rampant, and sometimes illegal, coal mining is putting it in danger.
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