A new MapBiomas study finds 41% of Amazon's mined areas were developed in the last five years.
Illegal mining in Brazil increased by 35,000 hectares in 2022, with the Amazon holding 92%. National parks and indigenous lands are particularly affected.
MapBiomas reports that mining has taken place in these areas for over 20 years. However, recent satellite images show a spike in activity.
The study reveals a 190% growth in mining inside protected zones over five years. In 2022, 39% of the mined area was in indigenous. . .
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