Rivers

‘If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?’: A town divided between hope and fear in Brazil’s Amazon oil rush

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'If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?': A town divided between hope and fear in Brazil's Amazon oil rush

CThe city of Oiapoque, in the state of Amapá, is located in a densely forested area larger than Wales and is an isolated but famous region in Brazil thanks to its national proverb. “From Oiapoke to Chui” focuses on the northernmost and southernmost parts of the country, respectively, to illustrate its vastness. Although it is … Read more

Port dredging delays could pose economic and additional safety issues for Two Rivers

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TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WLUK) — 5,000 feet of Two Rivers’ federally chartered port is in need of maintenance. The depth of the harbor must be 18 feet, according to City Manager Kyle Cordell. Port dredging delays could pose both economic and safety issues for Two Rivers (WLUK) “The 18-foot depth has eroded to somewhere between … Read more