Water diversion in Brazil threatens biodiversity
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DOI: 10.1007/s13280-019-01189-8
Abstract: Construction of water diversions is a common response to the increasing demands for freshwater, often resulting in benefits to communities but with the risk of multiple environmental, economic, and social impacts. Water-diversion projects can favor… read more here.
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Brazil threatens Indigenous lands
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DOI: 10.1126/science.abb6327
Abstract: The article discusses that Brazil's President, Jair Bolsonaro has adopted anti-environmental measures for the Amazon forest, along with plans to use Indigenous lands for mining, extraction of oil and gas, and construction of hydroelectric dams… read more here.
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