Brazil
What’s happening in Brazil is a microcosm of what’s happening in the world – and it’s devastating for ecosystems and for society. Populism and nationalism are becoming synonymous with extraction of short-term value for power and profit. Since President Bolsanaro came into office in January with a campaign promise to ‘open up the Amazon’, deforestation rates have increased 92%. We are not blameless. Our meat-addiction is fueling the crisis: cattle accounts for 80% of deforested land. So let’s be critical, but not hypocritical. Let’s lead by example, promoting natural climate solutions like large-scale rewilding and the adoption of plant-based diets.
— Wayne Visser
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