SAO PAULO (RNS) The damage from mining projects goes beyond deforestation, the bishops say. The effects include death from disease and higher rates of murder and sexual assault.
2,600 hectares of land that had been burned and used for cattle production. [ speaking foreign language ] he s made it his mission to reforest the burned land, but in doing so he s facing attacks on his life. [ speaking foreign language ] recounting vividly when he was ambushed in early september. [ speaking foreign language ] with the fight for land resources comes increasing intimidation for those who work here. according to brazil s land pastoral commission, 97 people have faced death threats this year alone. as association lead over restoration reserve in the amazon, he has seen this often. [ speaking foreign language ]