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Scientists claim that the oil threat 745 species in the Amazon

Posted On 12 Jul 2016

 

AMENAZA PETROLEO- AMAZONÍA-ECUADORTIMES

The expansion of oil extraction in the Ecuadorian Amazon could threaten the survival of more than 25 ecosystems and 745 unique species, according to a study of Ecology and Evolution that warns of the high vulnerability of the area.

This research of international level had the participation of researcher Elisa Bonaccorso, of the Indoamérica Technological University of Ecuador; Spanish researchers Jesus Munoz and Javier Fajardo of the Royal Botanic Garden; and Janeth Lessmann, of the Catholic University of Chile.

The article draws attention to that 30% of the Ecuadorian Amazon is currently in the hands of oil companies for exploitation, a figure that could be extended up to 70% if the Ecuadorian government extends the granting of permits for oil exploration.

 

Source: http://www.ecuavisa.com/articulo/noticias/nacional/173616-cientificos-denuncian-que-petroleo-amenaza-745-especies-amazonia

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