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Study proves Bolsa Verde’s results in reducing deforestation
Deforestation in priority areas fell by 30% in the first phase of the program, according to a new calculation; emissions avoided reached 8.3 million tons of CO2.
IPAM Launches Photo Contest Amazoniar
The initiative is part of the Amazoniar project and submissions are accepted until October 24th, 2021; check out the rules and learn how to participate.
Third cycle of the Amazoniar highlights indigenous knowledge and culture
‘Culture and art of the Amazon indigenous peoples as a form of resistance’ is the theme of the new cycle of the project. Register now!
Fire has already impacted 95% of the Amazon species, shows study
Forest fires affected almost every known species of plants and vertebrate animals in the biome; about 190,000 km² of the Amazon burned between 2001 and 2019.
Deforestation fire continues to threaten the Amazon and challenge combat
Scientific expedition went through three biomes in the brazilian state of Mato Grosso; in the city of Apiacás, the team followed firefighters combating fire in razed forest areas.
Largest fire in the Pantanal biome this year doubles in size in one day
Fire in Mato Grosso state lasts four days, favored by weather conditions; researchers take part in a field expedition to improve the use of data in combating fires.
Pantanal fire burns almost a thousand hectares in two days
Drought and wind stimulate fire to spread quickly, say researchers in a field expedition; extreme climate events tend to get worse in the next years, shows IPCC report.