Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado, celebrated for his breathtaking images of the Amazon rainforest and its indigenous communities, has passed away at the age of 81. His powerful work not only captured the beauty of nature but also shone a light on critical environmental issues and human rights, creating an enduring legacy in the world of documentary photography.
The head of Brazil’s state-controlled oil company, Petrobras, is stirring up controversy with a bold declaration: “drill, baby, drill!” This provocative statement regarding oil exploration in the Amazon has ignited fierce backlash from environmentalists and lawmakers alike. Critics are voicing their concerns that such rhetoric could jeopardize vital conservation efforts in one of the world’s most precious ecosystems.
Brazil’s majestic jaguar population is in peril, as Global Witness reveals a shocking 27 million hectares of land have been cleared for agriculture and development. This extensive deforestation poses a dire threat not only to these magnificent creatures but also to the vital ecosystems they inhabit.
Brazil has intensified efforts to combat illegal logging in the Amazon, launching major raids that target unauthorized deforestation activities. These operations aim to protect the rainforest, vital for biodiversity and climate regulation, while enforcing environmental laws.
