Brazil's road expansion through Amazon threatens vast forest and climate goals

Brazil is advancing a controversial highway project through pristine Amazon rainforest, raising concerns about deforestation, indigenous rights, and the region's role in global climate stability.

First covered Sep 17, 2026 · 1:45 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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9d Grist A trip down the road that will determine the fate of the Amazon

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observatoriobr319.org.br Soares Filho Et Al. 2020 Pavimentacao Da Br 319 A Rodovia Do Desmatamento (observatoriobr319.org.br)

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tandfonline.com Full article: The Amazon’s road to growth? Infrastructural imaginaries of Brazil’s BR-319 Highway

Appeared in: 2026-09-18 (#13)

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