Amazon
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Society
Society ColombiaLandmark Territory Offers Proper Protection to Indigenous Peoples
Concerted efforts led to the establishment of a formalised territory in Colombia – the first of its kind – to protect Indigenous Peoples within a hugely biodiverse part of the country, paving the way for the recognition of other groups in other parts of the Colombian…
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Animals
Animals BrazilKids Gather Together to Release Endangered Turtle Hatchlings
Children from the community release around 5,000 yellow-spotted river turtles annually in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, giving the endangered species better chances of survival while educating the population about climate change and the impact of human activity on the environment.
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Environment
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Society
Society Amazon RainforestRemote Residents in These Countries Now Have Solar Electricity in Their Homes!
Houses in the Amazon regions of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru have been equipped with solar panels, providing residents with clean, cheap, and low-maintenance electricity, and empowering communities.
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Environment
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Environment
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Environment
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Environment
Environment BrazilNumbers Don’t Lie: Conservation Effectively Curbs Amazon Deforestation
The destruction of the Amazon rainforest has drastically slowed in 2023, a shift that coincides with the rise to power of pro-conservation governments in Brazil and Colombia, thus contributing to curbing global warming with trees absorbing large quantities of carbon dioxide.
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Environment
Environment BrazilHere’s Our Plan to Save the Amazon, Says Brazil
The Brazilian government has unveiled its four-year plan to end illegal deforestation in the Amazon by 2030, with the ambition to also achieve net zero deforestation and readjust the country’s commitments to cut its carbon emissions.