Deforestation in the Xingu Advances Under the Bolsonaro Government and Jeopardizes the ‘Green Shield’ Against Desertification of the Amazon

Deforestation in the Xingu Advances Under the Bolsonaro Government and Jeopardizes the 'Green Shield' Against Desertification of the Amazon

The results of three years of monitoring by Sirad X, the Xingu+ Network’s deforestation detection system, reveal an intensification of conflicts and disputes over land and natural resources in the Xingu Protected Areas. Deforestation, illegal mining, fires, land grabbing, and the impacts of large infrastructure projects threaten the Xingu and… Continue reading

Brazil Is the 4th Most Dangerous Country for Environmentalists

Brazil Is the 4th Most Dangerous Country for Environmentalists

The number of murders of activists linked to environmental causes hit a new record in 2020. Worldwide, 227 people were killed for defending their territories, land rights, livelihoods, and the environment. The data is part of the report The Last Line of Defense, by NGO Global Witness, released on Monday… Continue reading