Extractive industries look at degraded land to avoid further deforestation in the Pan Amazon

Mongabay
May 15, 2024, 10:41 am293 pts
Mining and energy companies invest in the Amazon because it is profitable. Opportunities are large because of geology, but development is costly due to the region’s isolation and lack of infrastructure. The decision to pursue a mineral exploitation project depends on several factors, but there are two primary…

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