The Indian group has official protection, but its large reserve in Brazil is coveted by mining companies and large farming enterprises with political clout.
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CBS News: Amazon’s biggest fish faces threat of extinction
A recent survey of fishing communities in the state of Amazonas, Brazil, found that the arapaima is already extinct in some parts of the Amazon basin. In other parts of the Amazon, its numbers are rapidly dwindling.
A Crítica: Ornamental fish of rare beauty has been exported illegally in the Amazon
The Hypancistrus zebra has been exported illegally by a route passing through the state of Amazonas.
Residents of Cajamarca and Amazonas oppose the construction of hydroelectric Chadin II
Chadin II includes the construction of a dam 150 meters high, which would flood 32.5 kilometers of land and require an investment of 1650 thousand dollars.
Greenpeace video: Get to know the silent crisis of the Amazon
Greenpeace’s new video focuses on the dangers of illegal logging, and shows that illegal timber’s destination isn’t so far from home.
Nature.com: Deforestation is carving up the Amazon
A rash of road construction is causing widespread change in the world’s largest tropical forest — with potentially global consequences.
Amazonas region of Peru is also preparing for COP20
The Regional Government of Amazonas explained the actions and projects which is driving around climate change and its articulation with civil society actors on this issue.
Business Insider: Photos of the controversial World Cup host city that’s in the middle of the jungle
Manaus is 1,700 kilometers from Sao Paulo and surrounded by 2.1 million square kilometers of rain forest. It’s also a head-scratching choice for a World Cup host city.
Instituto Socioambiental: Judge obligates government to delineate indigenous lands in Brazil
Decision determines that Funai must finalize all demarcation process within two years. The process has dragged on since 2007.
Phys: Extreme events helps scientists to study Amazon climate change
Extreme weather events are giving scientists an opportunity to make observations that will allow them to predict the impacts of climate change and deforestation on Amazon River wetlands.