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Patagonia is a region of mystery and striking diversity, one of the precious few places on the planet where the array of natural beauty still defies humankind's imagination. But Patagonia is under threat by a proposal to build five dams on two of its wildest rivers. The dams would flood globally rare forest ecosystems and some of the most productive agricultural land in the area. The transmission line could require the world's longest clearcut. The government's approval of the dams' environmental studies in May 2011 set off major protests around Chile.

English Summary

The debate over a national energy policy in Chile is just beginning. A combination of electricity projects has created multiple conflicts and generated public questioning of their necessity and their approval process.

This analysis by Bloomberg New Energy Finance and Natural Resources Defense Council compares the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) for conventional and renewable energy sources in Chile in 2011, 2020 and 2030 to show the evolution of the costs of non-conventional renewable energy technologies.

Read about International Rivers' Action at The Home Depot's Annual Shareholder Meeting: Press Release, Media Kit

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Please download the 2011 version of the Patagonia factsheet for the most up to date information on the campaign.