The ethnic group that once had 15,000 members is today reduced to Aruká and her three daughters: the last family
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This is the layer of news links submitted by the public and journalists who are concerned with mapping the main issues of the Amazon rainforest. See the link bellow to also send us weblinks.Esta é a camada de notícias enviadas pelos leitores e jornalistas que colaboram com o mapeamento dos principais temas da floresta amazônica. Use o link abaixo para enviar matérias.Esta es la capa de noticias enviadas por lectores y periodistas que colaboran con el mapeo de los principales temas del bosque amazónico. Use el link de abajo para enviar noticias.
A big barrier reef was discovered in the mouth of the Amazon river
The reef occupies an area of 9300 square kilometers and is between 30 and 120 meters deep.
Amazon rainforest may be home to more animals than previously thought
By tapping the expertise of indigenous hunters, researchers found that conventional surveying techniques underestimate animal populations and miss species in the remote Amazon.
Ibama suspended license for hydroelectric plant in Tapajos river due to its impact on indigenous
National Indigenous Foundation (Funai) presented documents that “point to the infeasibility of the project from the perspective of the indigenous component and recommend the suspension of the environmental licensing process.”
Scientists to explore Amazon rainforest’s link with climate
A science project is being launched to understand the links between the world’s largest rainforest and the climate.
Illegal gold mining drives human rights abuses in Latin America, claims study
Illicit gold trade overtakes cocaine, fuelling abuses including sexual exploitation and child labour, says Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime.
Peru: Anti-consultation statements by industries worry global organization
International Council on Mining and Metals is concerned about statements by National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy of Peru, who criticize and ignore the right to prior consultation of indigenous peoples.
Large amount of species of Amazon are under threat
Team of scientists found that depending on the degree to which deforestation comes under control in the next 35 years, between 36 and 57 percent of the 16,000 tree species in the tropical rainforest area would be considered threatened.
Committee will be created to defend the basins of the Tapajós and Amazon rivers
The committee will be responsible for defense against social and environmental impacts in the basin and the region.
Yandê is the first indigenous online radio station in Brazil
The idea that indigenous only do traditional music has fallen into obscurity. Today, they produce and sing rap, rock, dub and, in Brazil, local music and “forró”.