In Chile’s southern Patagonian region, the local people have established a “Reserve of Life,” pledging to protect the area’s glaciers, wilderness, rivers, forests and endangered species. Multinational energy companies, however, want to dam at least 5 of Patagonia’s wild rivers and erect a colossal 1500-mile power line to carry electricity to Chile’s northern industrial zone. In support of the “Reserve of Life,” Global Response is writing letters to stop this dangerous project before it destroys Chile’s ancient and unique temperate rainforests. Global Response Executive Director Paula Palmer fills in host Nikki Kayser about the coalition of organizations that are addressing the Chilean government.
