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Felling through the cracks: rainforests in crisis

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Amazon Dilemma: Balancing Lives and Loss

This chapter explores the environmental crisis in the Amazon rainforest, focusing on the rise of illegal mining and logging during a previous presidency. It examines the socio-economic impact on local communities, the challenges faced by the current leadership, and the efforts to combat these destructive practices.

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