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Environmental activism in Latin America

Our Environment

Replacing these massive carbon sink forests with machinery which continuously pumps vast amounts of carbon dioxide into the Earth’s atmosphere is increasing the rate of global warming. For example, the rate of deforestation in indigenous territories has increased to 71% since the Brazilian president Jair Bolsanro was elected [4].

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Testimony by Michael Shellenberger before the House Agriculture Committee on “Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors”

Environmental Progress

Globally, the rate of reforestation is catching up to a slowing rate of deforestation. [11] 32] Part of the reason the planet is greening stems from greater carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and greater planetary warming. [33] Central America, South America, Africa, and Oceania are still deforesting. 7] For 1990 data: U.N.

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Policy News: November 22, 2021

ESA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gets $1.5 More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework includes some funding for environmental initiatives: The Army Corps of Engineers receives $7 billion for flood mitigation projects. United States.

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