Manaus / Amazon

BrazilRegion

Environmental overview

The largest city of the Brazilian Amazon and gateway to the rainforest basin, where deforestation, fire and extreme river droughts intersect.

Issues: 2
Categories: 2
Sources: 5

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01NatureSeverity: CriticalAmazon deforestation and forest degradationClearing and degradation reduce forest cover with global climate and biodiversity consequences.4 causes · 4 impacts · 4 solutions · 3 sources
02WaterSeverity: HighExtreme river drought in the Amazon basinSevere low-water events disrupt river transport, supply and ecosystems.3 causes · 4 impacts · 3 solutions · 2 sources

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