The revival of the Amazon Fund at the start of this year was considered a major victory for the protection of the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest after former President Jair Bolsonaro suspended the fund in 2019, contributing to soaring deforestation levels. Originally started by Germany and Norway in 2008, the Amazon Fund is the most important […]
Large hydropower dams that obstruct the Amazon basin have long come under fire for their environmental and cultural impact Belo Monte being the most prominent example. Yet a bigger threat is the cumulative damage from dams created by small hydropower plants and small-scale fish farming, reveals a new study, putting the Amazon’s aquatic ecosystem […]
In a civilized world, commitments should be kept. Sometimes it is impossible due to uncontrollable factors, such as a pandemic or an extreme event. But when it comes to Brazil and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, Jair Bolsonaro’s administration showed that disrespecting international commitments is an intentional and structured government policy. Deforestation in the […]