Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag 2001-2020 mining activities, primarily in Indonesia and Brazil, caused loss of 1.4 million hectares of trees and emitted 36 million tons of CO2 annually.

flag A World Resources Institute report reveals that mining activities have led to the loss of nearly 1.4 million hectares of trees globally from 2001 to 2020, primarily affecting tropical primary rainforests. flag This destruction released 36 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, akin to Finland's fossil fuel emissions. flag The report underscores the urgent need for improved mining practices to mitigate environmental harm and protect communities, with Indonesia and Brazil being the most affected countries.

32 Articles