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#369 – Paul Rosolie: Amazon Jungle, Uncontacted Tribes, Anacondas, and Ayahuasca

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Consequences and Transformations in the Amazon

This chapter explores the environmental devastation caused by unregulated gold mining in the Amazon and the potential for miners to become conservationists. It recounts harrowing encounters with miners and the dangerous dynamics of the region, while also highlighting a successful shift towards ecotourism as a sustainable alternative. The narrative weaves personal stories and reflections on the complex relationship between local inhabitants and the rainforest's preservation.

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