#AmazonDeforestation

[primelatestnews]

Brazil has faced severe flooding, resulting in widespread destruction and tragic loss of life. Understanding the reasons behind these deadly floods requires examining a combination of factors. Climate change is a significant contributor, as it leads to unpredictable weather patterns and more intense rainfall, overwhelming Brazil's rivers and drainage systems. This increased rainfall results in flash floods and riverbank erosion, posing a serious threat to communities.

Deforestation, particularly in the Amazon and other rainforests, has also played a role. Trees and vegetation help absorb rainwater and stabilize soil, reducing the risk of floods. When forests are cleared, rainwater runs off quickly, leading to more significant flooding. Additionally, rapid urbanization without proper infrastructure planning has made cities more susceptible to flooding, as natural drainage areas are replaced with concrete, reducing water absorption.

Addressing these causes is critical for preventing future floods and mitigating the impact on communities. Solutions involve reforestation, sustainable land use practices, improved urban planning, and robust drainage systems. As Brazil recovers from these devastating floods, these measures can help build resilience and protect against future disasters.

[theinfox]

Innovative Conservation Projects Shine at COP28 Conference

With the specter of global climate change looming, “this may be our last chance,” COP28 conference delegates painted a cautiously optimistic picture for the Amazon rainforest. Over and above its symbolic role as a fragile ecological treasure, the Amazon has become a beacon of hope thanks to pioneering conservation projects that promise to secure this pivotal ecosystem. Read the full article

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Um grito de socorro no céu: em plena segunda-feira, o dia virou noite às 3 da tarde na capital paulista. Só ontem, o IBAMA registrou mais de 813 focos de incêndio na Amazônia. As fumaças das queimadas chegaram em São Paulo transportadas pelo vento: um corredor de fuligem e gás carbônico que saiu da floresta em chamas em direção ao Centro-Sul.  O crescimento do desmatamento tem sido alertado por cientistas e satélites, mas ignorado pelo governo. Só nos primeiros oito meses de 2019, foram mais de 71 mil focos de incêndio (em todo ano de 2016, a tenebrosa marca de 66 mil focos era nosso pior cenário).  O desmatamento perdeu o controle. Isso é um fato. Os novos dados divulgados pelo Prodes já confirmam a previsão feita no relatório de alerta do Deter, sistemas do INPE (https://glo.bo/2HhlGUH). De fato, a situação real é bem pior que a alertada um mês atrás. Tão ruim que até os EUA e cientistas da Universidade de Oklahoma divulgaram seus dados hoje. Para eles, o INPE até subestimou os dados. O satélite americano PALSAR diz que o desmatamento chega a ser duas vezes pior (http://bit.ly/2Hh40bY), com suas imagens.   Saiba mais: "Incêndios se alastram pelas matas do Norte e Centro-Oeste e já podem ser sentidos até no céu de São Paulo" - El Pais, 20/08/2019: http://bit.ly/33FlhVI "Balanços oficiais de desmatamento da Amazônia confirmam dados de sistema de alerta; entenda", G1,  18/08/2019: https://glo.bo/2HhlGUH #desmatamento #desmatamentoBolsonaro #INPE #Amazondeforestation #AmazonFires #SaveTheForest

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[lollipoplollipopoh]

Amazon deforestation soars amid pandemic lockdowns by Al Jazeera English Environmentalists in Brazil are warning that criminals are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to clear large parts of the Amazon rainforest. Despite a heightened military presence, satellite images suggest the amount of forest lost is already higher than that during the whole of 2019, one of the worst years on record. Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from Bogota, Colombia. - Subscribe to our channel: https://ift.tt/291RaQr - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1iHo6G4 - Check our website: https://ift.tt/2lOp4tL #Brazil #AmazonDeforestation #AmazonIllegalLogging

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro proposes bill allowing mining in protected indigenous land Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has proposed a controversial bill to allow mining, agricultural activities and hydroelectric dams on protected indigenous land. #BrazilIndigenous #JairBolsonaro #AmazonDeforestation Subscribe: Livestream: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Visit our website:

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Virus imperils Amazon deforestation, Brazil's indigenous tribes by Al Jazeera English As Brazil decreases environmental protections due to the coronavirus pandemic, data from the National Institute shows that deforestation in the Amazon has increased by over 50 percent, compared with last year. But as illegal loggers push deeper into the Amazon, it also raises the chance its indigenous communities could catch the disease. President Jair Bolsonaro has played down the threat the coronavirus poses and encouraged development in the Amazon. Al Jazeera’s Terasa Bo reports. - Subscribe to our channel: https://ift.tt/291RaQr - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1iHo6G4 - Check our website: https://ift.tt/2lOp4tL #Brazil #AmazonDeforestation #AljazeeraEnglish