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Spans 9 countries

Covers 6.7 million squared kilometers

Named after the Amazon river

Hot, humid, rainy

A tropical rainforest known for its rich biodiversity!

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From the graph, which months does the Amazon experience the most rainfall?

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From the graph, which months does the Amazon experience the most rainfall?

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February, March, and April is usually the peak season of rainfall almost exceeding 8 inches per month!

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Biodiversity

Size & Ecosystem Coverage

Climate regulation

Oxygen Production

Carbon storage

Medicinal Resources

Provides resources for local indigenous peoples.

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How much oxygen does the Amazon rainforest produce on land? 

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How much oxygen does the Amazon rainforest produce on land? 

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Based on what you’ve learned, what percentage of the Earth’s land based oxygen does the Amazon rainforest contribute?

A) 10%

B) 16%

C) 20%

D) 25%

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That’s right the Amazon rainforest provides 16% of land based oxygen making it a vital source for sustaining life on earth.

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Based on what you’ve learned, what percentage of the Earth’s land based oxygen does the Amazon rainforest contribute?

B) 16%

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Mining in the Amazon targets gold, aluminum, iron ore, and copper, with illegal gold mining causing major harm due to mercury pollution. Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, and Colombia are most affected because of rich mineral reserves and weak oversight. Mining is driven by global demand for metals and limited job options in the region.

Is the cost of economic development worth the environmental damage ?

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Example of how mining looks like in the forest : 

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Example of how mining looks like in the forest : 

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This image from Greenpeace shows the environmental damage caused by illegal gold mining in the Amazon

What do you think the long term effects of this kind of destruction might be?

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Impacts of mining: What is mining doing to the Amazon?

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Impacts of mining: What is mining doing to the Amazon?

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- Mining often causes deforestation.

Forests are cleared to reach minerals, which destroys habitats and increases the risk of erosion and flooding.

- It also leads to pollution.

Dust and toxic chemicals from mining can harm the air, soil, and people's health.

- Water contamination is a big concern.

Chemicals and acid runoff from mines can poison rivers and groundwater, affecting both people and wildlife.

- And mining often encroaches on Indigenous lands.

Communities can be displaced, and their cultural sites and way of life are put at serious risk.

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Amazon forests poisoned by mercury from gold mining | Wake Forest News

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Profits : companies, tech industries, some governments

Costs: indigenous people, wildlife, environment, & future generations

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Over 400 indigenous tribes (2 million people) live in the Amazon!

- Indigenous communities have lived in the Amazon for thousands of years.

- They believe the Amazon is sacred and must be cared for.

- Their farming and hunting practices are sustainable and help protect the forest.

- They know how to use plants for medicine and food without harming the environment.

- They fight against companies that want to cut down the forest for profit.

- Indigenous leaders are pushing for laws to protect their land and culture.

- They play a key role in fighting climate change by keeping the forest healthy.

- They teach younger generations about their traditions and the forest.

- Many work together with environmental groups to protect the Amazon.

- They are challenging governments to recognize their rights to the land

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Illegal mining in the Amazon hits record high amid Indigenous protests

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Environmental justice in the Amazon is closely linked to indigenous rights and land protection. Since the 1960s, deforestation has displaced indigenous communities, and movements have fought to protect their land. Indigenous people resist land exploitation because it’s important for their culture, biodiversity, and the global climate. Protecting their land is key for them and for all of us!!

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What do you think is happening in these photos?

Who do you think is affected and why?

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Stakeholder & Perspectives: Who’s involved and what do they care about?

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Stakeholder & Perspectives: Who’s involved and what do they care about?

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Different groups care about the rainforest for different reasons

Governments and corporations often support mining

Indigenous people and NGOs work to protect the land

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-A brief look at the history and policies that shaped mining in the Amazon.

-From government support during the military era to today’s regulation challenges, these policies continue to impact the people and environment of this region!

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Which moment in the timeline do you think had the biggest long term impact on the Amazon? Why? 

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Which moment in the timeline do you think had the biggest long term impact on the Amazon? Why? 

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From 2000 to now, over 8.7% of the Amazon’s forest has been lost, driven by expanding industries like farming, mining, and logging !

OVER 54 million hectares lost in 20 years (nearly the size of France)

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- Indigenous land protection initiatives

- Global climate treaties (the Paris Agreement)

- Monitoring tools to track deforestation

- Environmental law enforcement against illegal logging and mining

- Local & global activism (Greenpeace, Fridays for Future)

- Sustainable development funding from international groups like the World Bank, UN Environment Programme, and Rainforest Trust

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Statistics: Loss of forest cover since 2000

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Statistics: Loss of forest cover since 2000

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New studies do suggest that in just five years, the Amazon could lose almost half of what it lost in the past two decades. How can policy stop this ?

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1. Environmental Licensing

- Projects need approval through Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).

- Unlicensed operations are illegal and fined.

2. Satellite Monitoring & Fines

- Systems like DETER & PRODES track deforestation in real time.

- Offenders face fines and legal action.

3. Protected Areas & Indigenous Lands

- Mining/logging restricted in national parks & Indigenous territories.

- Land demarcation helps protect vulnerable areas.

4. Industry Agreements

- Soy Moratorium & Cattle Agreement ban sourcing from deforested land.

5. Enforcement Operations

- Federal police & IBAMA target illegal activities.

- Military support used in key zones.

6. International Support

- Amazon Fund (Norway & Germany) backs sustainability & enforcement.

- Global pressure to meet environmental standards.

7. Recent Shifts (Post-2023)

- Stronger protections under President Lula.

- Focus on reforestation & Indigenous rights

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If you were in charge of environmental policy in one of these countries, what’s one action you’d take to protect the Amazon?

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If you were in charge of environmental policy in one of these countries, what’s one action you’d take to protect the Amazon?

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Support Indigenous Peoples – Back groups that defend native land rights. They’re the rainforest’s best protectors.

Shop Smart & Sustainable– Avoid products tied to deforestation (like certain beef, soy, or wood). Look for eco-labels like FSC or Rainforest Alliance.

Use Your Voice – Spread awareness, sign petitions, and push for climate action on campus and online.

Donate or Volunteer – Even small donations to groups like Amazon Watch or Rainforest Trust help. Volunteering counts too.

Cut Carbon – Fly less, eat less meat, and support reforestation projects to offset your carbon footprint.

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You have power ! Here is how you can use it🌎🐞

Click less. Eat less meat. Act more.

- Click less: Skip products tied to deforestation — like fast fashion, exotic wood, and unsustainable brands.

- Eat less meat: Especially beef. Cattle ranching is a top cause of Amazon destruction.

- Act more: Spread awareness, sign petitions, and support rainforest defenders.

Small choices can make a global impact, the Amazon depends on us!