July 2013

Alter do Chão: local people fear indirect impacts

According to local activists, studies of the hydroelectric plants of Tapajós complex will not take into account what will happen down river.

Based on information from INPE, is possible see which municipalities, conservation units and indigenous lands were most deforested.

Collection of pieces of Tapajós people is semi-abandoned and survives thanks to the dedication of a man who loves the history of their region.

Researchers describe 15 new species of Amazonian birds in specialized book.

The program aims at the recovery and conservation of the Amazon, through the strengthening of public forestry institutionality.

Slopes detached in the Amazon River to the ocean carry large amount of organic material and CO2, influencing global warming.

Keep the oil underground, remains the first choice of the Ecuadorian Government

Data from real-time system indicate that over 70% of this number corresponds to forest degradation. More than 17% was clearcut.

President of the Institute signed license to mine installation, the largest iron ore plant in the company history.