Deforestation Threatens Public Health. Securing Indigenous Land Rights Can Help, Researchers Find

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By By Katie SurmaSep 11, 2025, 11:00 am116 ptsTrending
A new peer-reviewed study examined the impact Indigenous territories have on human health in two categories of diseases, finding that municipalities located close to Indigenous lands with intact forests have a reduced risk. By Katie Surma Indigenous territories are a crucial bulwark against the destruction of…

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