JOURNAL ARTICLE

Brazil's Cerrado cannot be a sacrifice zone for the Amazon: financial assistance and stricter laws are needed.

  • Published In: BioScience, 2024, v. 74, n. 9. P. 584 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pereira, Cássio Cardoso; Fernandes, Stephannie; Kenedy-Siqueira, Walisson; Negreiros, Daniel; Fernandes, Geraldo Wilson; Fearnside, Philip Martin 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the environmental degradation of Brazil's Cerrado region, highlighting the need for financial assistance and stricter laws to protect this biodiverse ecosystem. While deforestation rates in the Amazon have decreased under President Lula da Silva, clearing in the Cerrado has increased due to lax environmental legislation and government policies favoring agribusiness. The Cerrado plays a crucial role in regulating climate, storing freshwater, and supporting biodiversity, making it essential to preserve through international support and domestic reforms. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:BioScience. 2024/09, Vol. 74, Issue 9, p584
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0006-3568
  • DOI:10.1093/biosci/biae063
  • Accession Number:180393700
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