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Carbon markets are a threat to the Amazon
Carbon offsets and carbon markets are false solutions to the climate crisis. Instead of falling into this farce, Amazonian countries must focus on protecting the existing forest.
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How illegal gold mining threatens biodiversity in the Amazon
From illegal hunting to the destruction of rivers that serve as nurseries for fish species, illegal gold mining leaves a long trail of destruction in the forest.
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Inside the fight against illegal mining in the Amazon
Deforestation and degraded forests. Polluted and poisoned rivers. Invasion of Indigenous Lands. Exposure to illness. Lost lives and endangered traditional ways of life. Illegal mining is a threat to all facets of life in the Amazon rainforest.
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Fighting for inclusion and justice in Brazil’s Amazonas capital
At the meeting point of the Rio Negro and the Amazon lies Manaus, capital of Brazil’s Amazonas state, people are connecting younger generations with their roots to help counter the alienation they feel in the modern world.
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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.