First there was a breaking of the month by month publishing rule of official data of deforestation alerts. And now there is an increase of 171%.
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Mamirauá: jaguars that survive in the flooded forest
Research of Mamirauá Institute shows that these animals are able to live in the flooded forests during the months of full water in the Amazon.
Amazon: Annual deforestation dropped 18% but is still high
In 2013, the number increased by 28%. Today, the government released numbers showing the fall, but deforestation continues higher than it was two years ago.
Tapajós Project: the next target of power generation expansion
Paper examines plans for the construction of dams in the basin of the Tapajós River and its effects on indigenous communities and the environment.
Despite the soy moratorium, deforestation increased in Brazil
According to a study published today, deforested area for soybean planting has grown 61% in 2013. Agreement was renewed until May 2016.
Giant logs in the deforestation route inside the Acre State, in Brazil
Amazon gave way to pastures, skinny cattle and cane fields on the BR-317 road, which connects Rio Branco to the borders with Peru and Bolivia. Deforestation progresses.
The Brazilian government is known to retard deforestation numbers
((o))eco investigated the release dates of the numbers of deforestation in the Amazon. The conclusion is that the government tends to be irregular.
“We have to stop deforestation now,” says Antonio Nobre
According to him, a large tree in the Amazon evaporates over a thousand liters of water per day. With this, the total evaporation of water in the region reaches 20 billion tons, an amount higher than the flow of the Amazon River.
Deforestation in Brazil increased in September, says Imazon
Increase of clearcutting was 290% compared to the same month in 2013 Even with enhanced surveillance, deforestation remains high in the region.
Podcast: New numbers indicate increased deforestation in the Amazon
According to Imazon, alerts deforestation of the last 12 months indicate that rebound from last year will continue in 2014.