URGENT ACTION NEEDED!Catastrophic mega dam project in pristine Chilean Patagonia.

HidroAysen is a project that contemplates the construction and operations of five hydroelectric power plants, two in Baker River and three inPascua River, located in Aysen Region, in the south of Chile.
The dams and transmission lines will create a veritable scar the length of half the country. This scar will work its way through six national parks, 11 national reserves, 26 sites designated as priorities for conservation, 16 wetlands areas and 32 protected private areas
We the undersigned urge you read and take notice of the letter by Manfred Max Neef.It is of utmost importance to every living being on this planet that Hydroaysen should not be allowed to go forward. It could be the end of one of the last pristine environments on the earth.
There are many things that Chile can boast of... Progress, booming economy, etc. But perhaps the most important of all these is that in the eyes of many, Chile has been seen to be a great example of economic growth, while at the same time providing great care for its pristine environment.
The construction of HydroAysen would be a contradiction to this theory, and proof that Chile is no longer a sensible country, but a small South American state hell bent on making money no matter what the cost on the environment...
The fact is, the Atacama desert is perhaps the greatest opportunity to satisfy the Chilean power needs.
Solar panels would take much less time to install, and it would set an example to the world of how unique Chile can truly beAlso, Chile is flanked by ocean...
Perhaps an increase of Ocean wave energy would give chile more than enough electricity. The Santiago Times similarly rejects the proposal, as the dams and transmission lines will create a veritable scar the length of half the country. This scar will work its way through six national parks, 11 national reserves, 26 sites designated as priorities for conservation, 16 wetlands areas and 32 protected private areas.We the undersigned implore you to see reason and act upon this as soon as possible...
Chile is worth so much more than a hydroelectric project...
 I am a Chilean, and I cannot see my beautiful country be laid to waste by something which has alternatives.
Not only this, but over half the population of Chile is opposed to the project.
Turning a blind eye on that fact, would make people all around the world question the  democracy being practiced...
Please do not disappoint the population that trusts you to do the right thing, please do not disappoint the world.
Thank you for your time
Yours sincerely,

 

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