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Subject
Glacier protection legislation in Chile.
Significance
A prolonged drought has heightened public awareness of the risks that climate change poses for Chile. However, a battle in Congress over glaciers illustrates the persistence of entrenched attitudes that view environmental protection and economic activity as inherently antagonistic.
Impacts
The government’s choice of the Mining Ministry to represent it in debating the bill suggests alignment with the mining lobby.
The bill’s proponents will be up against the government’s powers to control the order of business in Congress.
When covered with dust, as from mining operations, glaciers will melt more quickly because they cannot deflect the sun’s rays.
Keywords:
Chile,
LA/C,
economy,
industry,
politics,
environment,
legislation,
metals,
mining,
natural resources,
regulation,
water,
Metals & mining
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2020
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