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Nov 7, 10:02

Amazon Drought Crisis Impacts Children

Severe drought in the Amazon basin impacts over 420,000 children. UNICEF urges increased climate financing at COP29.

Amazon Drought Crisis Impacts Children

Severe drought in the Amazon basin impacts over 420,000 children. UNICEF urges increased climate financing at COP29.

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What are the primary causes of the drought in the Amazon?

The drought, linked to the 2023-2024 El Niño phenomenon and exacerbated by the climate crisis, caused low river levels, disrupting transportation, impacting food production, and increasing the risk of infectious diseases among children.

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Nov 7, 19:09

Amazon Deforestation at Nine-Year Low

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is at a nine-year low under Lula's presidency, but significant challenges remain in both the Amazon and Cerrado regions. The WWF cautions against complacency.

Amazon Deforestation at Nine-Year Low

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is at a nine-year low under Lula's presidency, but significant challenges remain in both the Amazon and Cerrado regions. The WWF cautions against complacency.

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What is the WWF's perspective on the current situation?

The WWF welcomes the progress but cautions against complacency. They highlight that around 20% of the original Amazon rainforest is already destroyed, and warn that reaching a 25% loss could cause irreversible damage, transforming the rainforest into a steppe.

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Nov 7, 16:10

Brazilian Deforestation Shows Significant Drop

Deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado biomes in Brazil significantly decreased in the last year, but concerns remain about hidden deforestation methods and the need for continued vigilance.

Brazilian Deforestation Shows Significant Drop

Deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado biomes in Brazil significantly decreased in the last year, but concerns remain about hidden deforestation methods and the need for continued vigilance.

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How much CO2 emissions were avoided due to the reduced deforestation?

The reduction in Amazon deforestation is a significant achievement, preventing the emission of around 400 million tons of CO2. This is comparable to Argentina's annual emissions and represents a positive step in climate change mitigation.

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