Several measures were taken against deforestation in the Amazon. Some strong measures served to reduce it
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Globo: Scientists estimate disappearance of animals by deforestation in the Amazon
Methodology developed by British and American scientists measured how many populations of animals could disappear because of deforestation.
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Possible and Sustainable Amazon Project
This video outlines the main conclusions of the study “Possible and Sustainable Amazon”.
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BBC: Peru’s gold rush confronts illegal miners against government
BBC published a report on illegal mining in the Peruvian Amazon, which highlights “the chaotic gold fever”.
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A Pública: Interactive infographic about Education and Corruption in the Amazon
News agency studied audits by the Comptroller General of Brazil in the northern region of the country, analyzing only problems with budgets for education.
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Interconnection Puerto Esperanza – Iñapari: Not just a route that “connects”
The Committee on Transport and Communications of the Congress adopted an opinion about the road totally questionable.
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Guardians of the jungle: Colombians indigenous manage their land
Colombian amazon indians went to Rio+20 to defend their property rights and affirm that make sustainable use of the forest.
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Terra.com.pe: Brazil: Investigate Amazon dam for death of turtles
State Public Prosecutor opened an investigation into consortium building the hydroelectric Belo Monte for alleged mismanagement of turtle hatchery.
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Adaptation to climate change cannot wait
In Peru, riverside community practice management of flora and fauna to circumvent climate change. Atypical rains in times of drought, for example, already affect local biodiversity.
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New law in Brazil changes protected areas
Less than a week after the Rio+20, was published a law amending the Conservation Units in the Amazon for the construction of Tapajós Hydroelectric Complex.