Studies by Brazilian scientists show that deforestation, not droughts, has been the main agent behind fires. Public policies and reinforcement of control agencies are solutions to stop the loss of native vegetation.
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Brazilian chief accuses politician to demand that indigenous going nude
After disagreements, the chief Mapu also said that the former councilor Allison Lima wanted to keep indigenous’ money and appointed him as the author of death threats, but the political denies.
The river tsunami that enchants, devastates and frightens in Acre, Brazil
While the southeast is distressed with water reservoirs in critical condition, the state of Acre, in the far west of the country, lives totally opposite reality. With the historic full, the height of the river Acre passed his own record
With flooding, families are forced to leave home in Acre, Brazil
In Assis Brasil, border with Peru, the Acre River overflowed. Within 24 hours, the rain volume exceeded the expected for the entire month of February.
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.
Governors of Climate: Acre is celebrated as the best student
In preparatory meeting for COP 20, the state of Acre hosted the encounter of Task Force of Governors on Climate and Forests in a tone of celebration.
Terra: Video of first contact of isolated indigenous in Acre, Brazil
On June 29 last an isolated indigenous people made first contact with Ashaninka indigenous ethnic and Funai servers in the state of Acre, Brazil’s border with Peru.
Beyond the Amazon: Environmental management, climate change and sustainable development
Climate change, university reform, democratization of the media, research ethics and scientific advances were topics presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science.
Annual meeting of researchers brings science to the Heart of the Amazon
In Acre occurs the 66th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science, which are being discussed key issues related to research, development and innovation in Brazil.
InsideClimate News: Brazilian State Blazes Path To Sustainability in Amazonia
After sparking a movement against slash-and-burn agriculture and a murder, the State of Acre is selling a new vision of sustainability in the Amazon.