Monica Piccinini
Journalist at Freelance
Freelance writer, focused on environmental, health and human rights issues.
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2 weeks ago |
thecanary.co | Monica Piccinini
As Brazil prepares to host COP30 in the city of Belém, it stands before the world as a self-declared leader in clean energy. The Amazon rainforest, often described as the lungs of the planet, has been at the heart of this vision, seen as a source of nearly limitless hydropower potential. For decades, Brazil has promoted hydroelectricity as a clean, sustainable, and cost-effective solution to boost economic growth and fulfil its climate commitments.
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2 weeks ago |
theecologist.org | Monica Piccinini
Indigenous people have fought a relentless battle to protect their lands and preserve their way of life since European colonisers set foot in Brazil. Centuries of oppression have forced them to alter their cultures, traditions and beliefs, yet their resilience remains unbroken. Today, they still endure violent invasions by farmers, loggers, miners, and organised crime, keeping their communities locked in a constant fight for survival.
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3 weeks ago |
monicapiccinini.medium.com | Monica Piccinini
Monica Piccinini·Follow6 min read·--Smoke comes out of one of the many sawmills operating in the Realidade village along the BR-319 highway. Photo credit: Evgeny Makarov. Since European colonisers set foot in Brazil, Indigenous people have fought a relentless battle to protect their lands and preserve their way of life. Centuries of oppression have forced them to alter their cultures, traditions and beliefs, yet their resilience remains unbroken.
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1 month ago |
thecanary.co | Monica Piccinini
Since European colonisers set foot in Brazil, Indigenous people have fought a relentless battle to protect their lands and preserve their way of life. Centuries of oppression have forced them to alter their cultures, traditions and beliefs, yet their resilience remains unbroken. Today, they still endure violent invasions by farmers, loggers, miners, and organised crime, keeping their communities locked in a constant fight for survival.
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1 month ago |
monicapiccinini.medium.com | Monica Piccinini
Monica Piccinini·Follow4 min read·--Tractor spraying pesticides on green field. Photograph: ID 355054772 | Pesticides © Tatsiana Kuryanovich | Dreamstime.comBrazil’s current pesticide legislation currently mandates a minimum safety distance of 90 metres during chemical applications to reduce exposure risks. This regulation aims to safeguard both human health and the environment from the harmful effects of pesticides.
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“COP30 Spotlight: The Shadows of Amazon Dams” by Monica Piccinini https://t.co/Z6U638QxsU https://t.co/PjzJDkXtV5