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Illegal loggers are cashing in on Brazil’s carbon credit projects, dealing a severe blow to efforts against deforestation. Reuters reveals how these schemes exploit loopholes, threatening crucial environmental and climate goals

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.