Several environmental organizations released a joint technical note about the impacts of the new proposal that aims to reduce protection of the Jamanxim National Forest. The measure will benefit land grabbers and may double deforestation in the region.
Agriculture in Brazil: impacts, costs, and opportunities for a sustainable future
Agriculture in Brazil: impacts, costs, and opportunities for a sustainable future
Brazil has developed a large-scale commercial agricultural system, recognized worldwide for its role in domestic economic growth and expanding exports. However, the success of this sector has been associated with widespread destruction of Brazilian ecosystems,...