Chiloe

Despite complaints of conflicts of interest, Transelec’s environmental study in Chiloé is approved

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Despite complaints of conflicts of interest, Transelec’s environmental study in Chiloé is approved

The Environmental Assessment Commission (Coeva) of Los Lagos approved by majority the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) of the high voltage transmission line project proposed by Transelec. This decision has sparked strong controversy, especially among social organizations, citizens and indigenous communities concerned about its possible large-scale environmental effects, but also about conflicts of interest. The project, … Read more

the revolving door in the electrical megaproject in Chiloé

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the revolving door in the electrical megaproject in Chiloé

This Tuesday, February 20, the Environmental Assessment Commission of the Los Lagos Region will meet to approve or reject the Tineo – Nueva Ancud Transmission System project of the Canadian-Chinese company Transelec. It is a high-voltage power line, 96 kilometers long and 50 meters wide, with 251 towers, which would connect the large island of … Read more

Communities of Chiloé ask to suspend controversial electrical project that is voted on this Tuesday

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Communities of Chiloé ask to suspend controversial electrical project that is voted on this Tuesday

A new chapter will add to the controversy project Transmission System S/E Tineo – S/E New Ancudsince this coming Tuesday, February 20, the Environmental Assessment Report of the initiative Transelec in it Regional Government of Los Lagos. The project has been labeled as controversial because it has generated a stir in the different communities in … Read more