Brent and Greg witnessed the paving of the Peruvian section of the Interoceànica Highway that could result in massive deforestation of the Amazon rainforest if sustainable management practices promoted by WWF are not implemented.
They travelled to the town of Trompeteros in the heart of Peru's northern Amazon, where WWF is helping the Achuar indigenous people to fight for the clean-up of waste, caused by local oil drilling, that has been contaminating their water supply for over 30 years.
Along the way, they encountered other environmental problems and potential solutions ranging from glacier retreat to sustainable Brazil nut farming. They also gained a fascinating insight into the everyday lives of Peruvian people – from traditional llama herders to residents of Lima's 'pueblos jóvenes' ('young towns').
See the photos and video from WWF here.
