Cutting through the heart of the Amazon

If Brazil repaves the disused, 900km BR-319 highway, the rapid development that will build up around it will precipitate massive deforestation, says Jake Spring

Cutting through the heart of the Amazon
Sat, 12 Oct, 2019 - 01:00

By Jake Spring

If Brazil repaves the disused, 900km BR-319 highway, the rapid development that will build up around it will precipitate massive deforestation, says Jake Spring

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