Author Archives: PachaMamita EC

JOIN THE ACTION: NO MORE PETROINDUSTRIAL POLLUTION OF THE SEA (1)

The La Libertad Refinery is the second largest in the country and produces nearly 10 petroleum refining products. Despite its public declarations of environmental concern on its website, the truth is that its weaknesses have been evident for years in several areas. One of them […]

THIS IS COLOMBIA

We're excited to share what we've been hailing as the best SlideShare presentations we made about a year ago. We're starting with This Is Colombia, featuring photos of some of the best places to visit in this neighboring country. Enjoy… This Is Colombia. In upcoming installments, we'll introduce you to Maravilloso Ecuador 1, I love Ruta […]

SURVEY RESULTS: What do you think is the worst environmental problem in the Province of Santa Elena?

These are the results of the survey we've been running for the past two weeks. We are grateful for the more than 400 votes cast by Ballenita Sí online readers, which helps us gain a clearer picture of public perceptions of this issue in our province. POLLUTION FROM […]

Youth in Action 1. (Risk Management Training)

Demonstration of mouth-to-mouth breathing technique Among the characters who move without much fanfare because their dream is to become directly responsible for their well-being, we definitely find many faces of young people from the peninsula (by birth or by heart). Whether participating in events such as Beach Cleanups (as in […]

John Lennon celebrates 70 years around the world

Those of us who put aside patriotic holidays for a bit to celebrate others a little more playful, want to send an interstellar greeting to John Winston Ono Lennon, who is celebrating his 70th birthday along with millions of followers on planet Earth. (1940-1980) John Lennon has been better known around these parts as a member of […]

Legal considerations of the oldest house in La Libertad

In this second installment, featuring material shared by archaeologist Erick López, we will analyze some legal aspects regarding this property, but also applicable to other heritage sites on the peninsula. We will soon investigate with local authorities the reasons for the apparent "apathy" on this issue. The Ecuadorian Constitution, Article 379 […]

Historical considerations of the oldest house in La Libertad

We are grateful for the valuable contribution of Eric K López (Archaeologist) for this impeccable historical research on one of the icons of the city of La Libertad. Throughout history, human centers with a city-like projection grow, organize, and shape the cultural landscape of their surroundings with architectural elements in keeping with their idiosyncrasies, culture, and technology […]

Solid waste in the sea. Why is it a problem?

Solid waste in the sea and other aquatic systems is more than just an unpleasant nuisance for tourists enjoying beaches, rivers, or lagoons; it's one of the most widespread pollution problems affecting waterways around the world. Through the simple process of moving from a ship […]

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