Five communities in the Peruvian Amazon are threatened due to the overlap of the extractive industries such as mining and hydrocarbons, reveals Socioenvironmental Conflicts Report of Amazonian Observatory “Amazonian Vigilant”.
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Imazon data indicate stability in deforestation
The decrease of 3% compared to the number recorded in August 2011 differs from INPE data, which showed a 220% increase in deforestation.
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Amazonas: ninth private conservation area is declared in the region
The Ministry of Environment of Peru declared the ninth private conservation area of the Amazon region, in Taulia Molinopampa, that will help preserve the ecosystem of the palm forest and wet grassland.
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Dicyt: PUCE researchers describe a new species of plant in the Ecuadorian Amazon
Researchers at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE) have described Plinia yasuniana, a new species of plant from the Ecuadorian Amazon.
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Nature: Amazon fire analysis hits new heights
Airborne measurements of smoke from burning forests may close gaps in climate models.
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Amazon deforestation jumps in August
Satellite imagery released by the Brazil’s National Space Research Institute (INPE) reveals a sharp jump in deforestation during the month of August. See infographic
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La Gran Época: Amazon native bamboo proposed as a sustainable alternative to wood
Researchers found that Amazon native bamboo has equivalent properties to wood.
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New forest map shows 6% of Amazon deforested between 2000 and 2010
An update to one of the most comprehensive maps of the Amazon basin shows that forest cover across the world’s largest rainforest declined by about 6% between 2000 and 2010. See updated map in full screen
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Conference: Memories of the Amazon and the rubber
The National University of San Marcos will hold the Seminar on Oral Tradition and Peruvian Cultures, Memories of the Amazon and Rubber, to recover popular culture and traditions.
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Andina: CAN will launch campaign on the Amazon strategic importance
The Andean Community (CAN) and the Ministries of Environment of its member countries will launch “Amazon our”, a strategic campaign to sustainably care for the Amazon.