There's no lack of rain in Libertad, Peru, but there is a shortage of clean, usable water. This Village, deep in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, is home to monkeys, iguanas, piranhas and native Peruvians whose ancestors once lived on these lush riverbanks. This region gets 112 inches of rain every year, so much so that it even rains daily during th...

Environmental due diligence — the first step in any commercial land transaction — is critical to evaluate environmental conditions and risks associated with a property. Whether you are a property owner, developer, lender or local government official, environmental due diligence and proactive risk management can help you make informed decisions duri...