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BRAZIL: Deforestation data presents mixed picture
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284555
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The changes respond to pressures to facilitate the development of agriculture in the region. The pace of deforestation has been rapid in recent years to the detriment of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284782
ISSN: 2633-304X
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While this could help decarbonise the country’s industry and attract investments in offsetting projects, the exclusion of the agriculture and livestock sector from the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284959
ISSN: 2633-304X
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BRAZIL: Deforestation data will raise Amazon hopes
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES281040
ISSN: 2633-304X
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LATIN AMERICA: Climate summit falls short on ambitions
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES281109
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The ‘new gold rush’ in the Amazon almost trebled between 2017 and 2020, boosted by international gold prices and insufficient surveillance and law enforcement. This trend has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279699
ISSN: 2633-304X
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BRAZIL: Congress raises hurdles to environmental hopes
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279351
ISSN: 2633-304X
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BRAZIL: Rainforest fire alerts rise ahead of elections
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES272972
ISSN: 2633-304X
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After four years of rising deforestation and international criticism, the new government is showing a strong commitment to environmental issues. Leading activists Marina Silva and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275464
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The policy involves restricting exports of certain raw materials in an attempt to encourage greater value-added processing domestically. The government banned exports of nickel…