The older forests store significant carbon, help manage water systems, and are home to different species of flora and fauna.
These projects are focused on crops to produce bioethanol, a renewable fuel made from plants like sugarcane or corn.
It’s creating a zone of death in one of the most vibrant spots on Earth,” said Glenn Horowitz, chief executive of US non-governmental organisation Mighty Earth, highlighting the severe impact this project could have on biodiversity.
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