Persistent fire foci in all biomes undermine the Paris Agreement in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-72571-w
Abstract: Brazil is one of the world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Fire foci across the country contributes to these emissions and compromises emission reduction targets pledged by Brazil under the Paris Agreement. In this… read more here.
Keywords: amazon cerrado; fire; fire foci; paris agreement ... See more keywords
Estimating the Potential for Conservation and Farming in the Amazon and Cerrado under Four Policy Scenarios
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DOI: 10.3390/su12031277
Abstract: Since 2013, clearing rates have rapidly increased in the Amazon and Cerrado biomes. This acceleration has raised questions about the efficacy of current regional public and private conservation policies that seek to promote agricultural production… read more here.
Keywords: policy scenarios; amazon cerrado; conservation; legal clearing ... See more keywords