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Human Activity behind Unprecedented Wildfire in Brazil: The New Slavery

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Wildfires can result from natural causes like lightning, volcanoes, and earthquakes.In Brazil, though, volcanoes and earthquakes are rare.The surge in fires over the past decade is linked to human activities, mainly deforestation driven by foreign interests searching for strategic minerals in low-productivity areas.This extensive mining affects the environment and climate, jeopardizes lives, impacts local birth rates and young women, and ultimately threatens entire populations seeking a dignified life.

Source: Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering - A

DOI: 10.17265/2162-5298/2024.06.001

Authors: Marilia Hagen, Armando D. Tavares

Institution: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Language: English

Topic: Extractivism and Socioeconomic Issues

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404724503