Ecuadorians reject oil drilling in the Amazon, ending operations in a protected area

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Ecuadorians voted against drilling for oil in a protected area of the Amazon, an important decision that will require the state oil company to end its operations in a region that’s home to isolated tribes and is a hotspot of biodiversity. With over 90% of the ballots counted by…#riode #amazon #yasuninationalpark #luisagonzález #danielnoboa #tagaeri #taromenani #unesco #indigenous #nemoguiquita

Source: Reuters: Health - August 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news