Tag: Amazon Rainforest
‘Biggest story in the world right now’: Humanity has flipped Amazon from carbon sink to source
The findings, said one expert, “show that the uncertain future is happening now.” by Jessica Corbett, Staff writer July 14, 2021 Following years of warnings and mounting fears among scientists, new research revealed Wednesday that climate…
New Data Shows Amazon Rainforest Destruction Up 55%
“Bolsonaro is not only turning a blind eye as land grabbers, illegal loggers, and miners continue to plunder Indigenous territories during the pandemic, he plans to make things easier for them.” by Jessica Corbett, staff writer…
From the while we were looking elsewhere department: New report takes aim at five banking institutions backing Amazon Rainforest exploitation
while we were looking elsewhere… Five of the world’s most powerful financial institutions are actively contributing to climate change by providing debt and equity financing for crude oil extraction projects in the Amazon. by Eoin…
