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A Forgotten Civilization in Peru Buried Its War Dead Like Heroes and Now We’re Finally Learning Who They Were
In a dry, sunburned valley along Peru’s southern coast, archaeologists have unearthed the remains of 24 people—men, women, ...
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Rights of Nature Defender Wins Goldman Prize for Precedent-Setting Work Protecting an Imperiled River
We do this not only for us, but for all of humanity and all beings.” For Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari of Peru, a winner of ...
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Indigenous aguaje tree climbers bring down profits in Peru’s Amazon — sustainably
The large leaves of the aguaje, a tropical palm tree that grows in the peatlands and other seasonal wetland areas in tropical South America, form a rounded crown on its head from which its oval-shaped ...
Toronto Star17d
‘Maya touched so many lives’: Toronto artist dies days after incident at ‘boiling river’ in Peru
who died after suffering extensive burns due to a fall into what is commonly known as the “Boiling River of the Amazon” in Peru last month. “Maya is a beautiful person,” said longtime fr ...
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Fundraiser started for Toronto woman killed in boiling volcanic river
According to a GoFundMe page, Maya Moreno, was on a spiritual journey in the Peruvian Amazon when she "fell into a volcanic river and sustained ... Moreno was then treated in Peru under "strict ...
Forbes18d
Helicopter Crashes In Hudson River, Kills All 6 Onboard
A sightseeing helicopter crashed in the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday, killing all six people—a family of five and the pilot—onboard, marking the latest in a series of aviation ...
Connecticut Post18d
Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed
Ari Caramanica, Vanderbilt University (THE CONVERSATION) Seeing the north coast of Peru for the first time ... Canal branches channeled both river water and floodwater. Even check-dams – small dams ...
NJ.com19d
Man’s body pulled from N.J. river
The body of a 46-year-old man was found in the Rockaway River in Dover on Tuesday night, authorities said. Antonio Omar Hernandez Santos was discovered at about 7:30 p.m. in the water off the 300 ...
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The Ohio River is expected to crest soon in Louisville. Here's when
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Ohio River is set to crest on Wednesday after several rounds of severe weather and nonstop rain caused tremendous flooding. The National Weather Service says it will top ...
The Clarion-Ledger20d
Mississippi River expected to flood soon: Here's how it will affect MS
The Mississippi River is expected to reach flood levels in the coming days, impacting Greenville, Vicksburg and Natchez. The article details projected crest levels and the anticipated impacts at ...
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Drone video shows flooded Ohio River creeping toward Cincinnati Reds' stadium
CINCINNATI – The Ohio River is slowly receding in Cincinnati after cresting Monday night at more than 60 feet high, which broke a seven-year record. Drone video taken by the Hamilton County ...
WLKY20d
'Have to stay open': River Road business dealing with impacts of flooding
AGENCIES ASSISTED WITH THIS WEATHER EVENT, AND THE FLOODING ALONG THE OHIO RIVER IS COVERING ROADS, FILLING BUSINESSES AND DESTROYING HOMES. ADDIE MEINERS HAS BEEN SPEAKING WITH PEOPLE THAT LIVE ...