Researchers say degradation in Brazil causes additional emissions equivalent to 40% of those from deforestation.
Tag: Amazon Rainforest
[VIDEO] Devastating: The effects of illegal mining in Madre de Dios
Documentary by correspondents in the Peruvian jungle reveals damage to the ecosystem, child labor and prostitution just for gold.
Environmental Defense Fund: California’s carbon market could help stop Amazon deforestation
Recognizing the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation program in California’s carbon market would provide real incentives for further reductions.
BNDES ‘hidden’ data to regulatory agencies
In Brazil, the Federal Audit Body uncovered the means used by BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) to avoid revealing its data.