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The fertilisation of the Amazon rainforest by Saharan dust

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The Amazon rainforest. The Amazon rainforest covers an area of 6 million square kilometres in northern South America [1]. Unfortunately for the species that inhabit the rainforest, 75% of Amazonian soils are acidic, infertile, and nutrient-deficient [3]. Transport of Saharan dust to the Amazon rainforest. References.

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A new climate litigation claim in Brazil raises the pressure for increased climate action and protection of the Amazon rainforest

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It contributes to increasing pressure against President Bolsonaro for widespread environmental damage across the country, resulting from a significant lack of climate action and the pervasive destruction of the Amazon rainforest. The first NDC was based on the second inventory, which estimated 2005 emissions in 2.1

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Analysis: New pipelines will fragment Assam’s protected forests, say environmentalists

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The pipelines will run close to Dehing Patkai National Park, which encompasses the largest stretch of lowland rainforest in India and is home to multiple endangered species, including the western hoolock gibbon and white-winged duck, the state bird of Assam. An endangered western hoolock gibbon. “The

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Turkish parliament dumps Coke, Nestle from menus over alleged Israel support

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Palm oil for Nestlé: more than 1,000 cases of deforestation per day Rainforest Rescue | October 22, 2020 In 2010, Nestlé gave itself ten years to switch to 100% deforestation-free palm oil. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily.

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Nestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’

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Palm oil for Nestlé: more than 1,000 cases of deforestation per day Rainforest Rescue | October 22, 2020 In 2010, Nestlé gave itself ten years to switch to 100% deforestation-free palm oil. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily.

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Nestlé, Mars among chocolate makers criticised in cocoa-sourcing report

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Palm oil for Nestlé: more than 1,000 cases of deforestation per day Rainforest Rescue | October 22, 2020 In 2010, Nestlé gave itself ten years to switch to 100% deforestation-free palm oil. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily.

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February 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Peruvian Youth Filed Action Against Government Demanding Action on Climate Change, Amazon Rainforest. The complaint focuses on deforestation in five Amazonian regions: Loreto, Ucayali, Madre de Dios, Amazonas and San Martin. The plaintiffs’ claims arise under article 2.22 of the Peruvian constitution; article 12.2

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