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

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Converting Amazon gold miners into conservationists

It is possible to convert gold miners into conservationists through alternative channels of survival./nThe speaker observed the horrific effects of gold mining in the Amazon, including deforestation and the use of mercury./nThe Peruvian Navy witnessed the destructive activities of gold miners and took action./nThe speaker proposed the idea of eco-tourism as a sustainable alternative for locals./nJungle Keepers offers opportunities for loggers and extractors to protect the jungle while earning a higher income and receiving benefits./nLoggers pose a significant threat to the Amazon rainforest.

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