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Colombia Shields Massive Stretch of Amazon Rainforest from Future Mining
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In his final days in office, Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a landmark resolution placing 186,500 square miles of the Amazon off-limits to any new resource extraction. This historic decision permanently protects 42% of the country's Amazon territory from mining and concessions, securing a vital sanctuary for biodiversity.
In his final days in office, Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a landmark resolution placing 186,500 square miles of the Amazon off-limits to any new resource extraction. This historic decision permanently protects 42% of the country’s Amazon territory from mining and concessions, securing a vital sanctuary for biodiversity.