The cancellation of illegal rural environmental registries (CARs) overlapping with state and federal protected areas is a concrete action that Amazonian state governments need to prioritize to combat deforestation and land grabbing
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“Construction works on the BR-319 highway are politically motivated”
The executive secretary of the BR-319 Observatory, Fernanda Meirelles, tells us about how the renovation plans for a stretch of almost 500 km advanced, trampling indigenous rights and ignoring incomplete environmental studies. This highway may aggravate deforestation in southern Amazonas, a region which already breaks records month after month.
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Legislative bills may increase deforestation in permanent preservation areas
Proposals allow for deforestation and construction projects in river and stream courses to irrigate crops and sustain farm animals. These changes can lead to an increase in the already historic drought plaguing the country.
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How agroforestry replicates the efficient Toyota System in the field
Upon closer examination, agroforestry reveals a sophisticated operation, wherein each plant and animal species is introduced or tolerated according to a careful assessment as in the famous japanese production system. It has the potential to provide a bright future for the recuperation of degraded lands and Amazonian agriculture.
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Brazil has been the lead destroyer of the Amazon over the last 36 years
Analysis by Raisg and MapBiomas shows forest loss equivalent to Chile’s entire land area. Pará deforested twice as much as all other Amazonian countries combined. Mining was the fastest-growing activity since 1985.
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Reca: a sustainable way of living with the forest
A cooperative from the state of Rondônia, in the Amazonian arc of deforestation, brings together 300 families and serves as a model of socio-environmental development for the Amazon.
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Fire follows deforestation in the Amazon
Studies by Brazilian scientists show that deforestation, not droughts, has been the main agent behind fires. Public policies and reinforcement of control agencies are solutions to stop the loss of native vegetation.
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The mines are made of paper, but the destruction is real
A study on a new gold rush targeting the Amazon shows that much of the ore is extracted illegally, leaving a trail of deforestation and mercury contamination.
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Most of the wood consumed in Brazil may come from illegal deforestation in the Amazon
A survey shows that failures in the control systems make it difficult to identify the origin of wood extracted from the Amazon, which increases the chances of criminal exploitation. Improving data transparency is essential to legalize production chains.
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Ending the “Time Limit thesis” will protect the climate
Indigenous lawyer Luiz Eloy Terena comments on the importance of demarcating indigenous lands for the protection of the country’s natural resources. MapBiomas data shows that only 1.6% of Brazil’s deforestation occurred in Indigenous Lands over 36 years.