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European banks urged to stop funding oil trade in Amazon

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The headwaters of the Amazon in Ecuador and Peru are home to more than 500,000 indigenous people, including some who choose to live in voluntary isolation. The headwaters of the Amazon in Ecuador and Peru are home to more than 500,000 indigenous people, including some who choose to live in voluntary isolation.

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The AP Approach Behind Ethically Sourced Chocolate

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The 17-person company has to ensure that even farmers in very remote regions of the world — including the Amazon rainforest — can conveniently receive payments, and that it can handle transactions smoothly despite current market disruptions. They’re ripe for renovation,” Askinosie said. “I

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Banks and UK supermarkets accused of backing deforestation in Brazil

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By funding and stocking products from Brazilian meat giant JBS, firms have also supported land-grabbing, investigation claims Continue reading.

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