The Amazon is relinquishing its carbon — for a surprising reason: degradation of the Amazon’s tree canopy is the main culprit, although the complete clearance of portions of the forest contributes too.
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The Amazon is relinquishing its carbon — for a surprising reason
Nature - Degradation of the Amazon’s tree canopy is the main culprit, although the complete clearance of portions of the forest contributes too.
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How former Brazilian President Bolsonaro's statements destroyed the rainforest by publishing posts opposing forest conservation. Research found as a result of the messages, people changed their expectations of the extent to which they will be prosecuted for…
🌳 International study led by the University of Bonn reveals former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's anti-conservation statements on Twitter correlated with accelerated Amazon deforestation in 2019.
🗣️ Researchers estimate Bolsonaro's "power of words" contributed to the destruction of up to 1,700 sq km of forest, an area nearly double the size of Berlin, by creating a perception of lower punishment risk for environmental law infringements.
📈 The study, published in The Journal of Politics, found the impact was stronger in areas with high agricultural returns and where conservation policies had previously restricted deforestation, suggesting economic incentives played a key role.
#Amazon #Deforestation #EnvironmentalPolicy
🗣️ Researchers estimate Bolsonaro's "power of words" contributed to the destruction of up to 1,700 sq km of forest, an area nearly double the size of Berlin, by creating a perception of lower punishment risk for environmental law infringements.
📈 The study, published in The Journal of Politics, found the impact was stronger in areas with high agricultural returns and where conservation policies had previously restricted deforestation, suggesting economic incentives played a key role.
#Amazon #Deforestation #EnvironmentalPolicy