All articles by Diego Gonzaga
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The Yanomami People are facing a humanitarian crisis in Brazil
In the last four years, the expansion of illegal mining in the Amazon has caused hundreds of deaths in the largest Indigenous Land in Brazil.
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4 years of Amazon destruction
The destruction of the Amazon rainforest has been a hallmark of Jair Bolsonaro's time as president of Brazil. During his term, a total of 45,586 km² was lost, a 53% increase compared to the previous four years.
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8 women fighting for justice and for our planet in the Americas
From Chile to Canada, women are at the forefront of the climate crisis, and one of the most impacted by climate catastrophes. Here are 8 women shaping the climate conversation in the Americas region.
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This is what illegal mining in the Amazon looks like
Hundreds of mining rafts show the extent of the illegal activity in the Amazon region and the lack of action from the government and from law enforcement.
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Numbers don’t lie: Amazon deforestation increased despite Brazil’s greenwashing attempt at COP26
No amount of greenwashing by the Brazilian government can obscure the truth: The Amazon is being destroyed at a historic rate.
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4 myths about industrial agriculture
Industrial agriculture wants you to believe that we need large-scale production of livestocks and crops full of pesticides to feed the world. But there are better, more sustainable and healthy ways to produce food that puts people and the planet first.
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To fight the climate crisis, we need our forests standing
When our forests are destroyed to make way for industrial agriculture, we’re losing a vital ecosystem that keeps our planet cool, and in addition to that, the land becomes a huge contributor to the climate crisis.
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Proud to be Rainbow Warriors
We are proud to be an inclusive organization that celebrates the diversity of our staff. We believe we can only have a green and peaceful future when there’s social justice for all.
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The Karipuna People are taking the Brazilian state to court. Here’s why:
Even though the Karipuna territory is officially recognized by the Brazilian government, that doesn’t stop land-grabbers from invading their land for logging and cattle farming.