Philip Fearnside published research warning that Amazon development, particularly roads, risks catastrophic deforestation.
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Philip Fearnside published research warning that Amazon development, particularly roads, risks catastrophic deforestation.
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Amazon
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Related events
- Investigating the economic and environmental consequences of Amazonian development, the findings were contributed to IPCC reports by Philip Fearnside.
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- Ford Motor Company sought land in Brazil for a production base and explored the Amazon for rubber supply.
- Studies warn of climate instability and severe drought in the Amazon biome, linked to El Niño.