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The capybara, the world's biggest rodent, is a resident of Bolivia's Madidi Park. / Photo credit: Mauricio Ramos

By Franz Chávez

Chainsaws Threaten Bolivian Nature Preserve

An alliance of farmers, suppliers and truck drivers is attempting to open a road through the heart of Bolivia's Madidi National Park. The government opposes the plan and has suggested an alternative route.

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By Julio Godoy

Europe's Greens Have Reason to Celebrate - and to Mourn

Despite their strong showing in Germany, the Green parties won just 34 seats in the European Parliament. And in the Eastern European countries not one Green lawmaker was voted in.

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