Everyone knows the Amazon is in crisis. But right next door, another ecological catastrophe is unfolding.
Southeast of the Amazon rainforest lies the Cerrado savannah – also known as the “upside-down forest” for its sprawling roots that help its trees survive droughts and lock up carbon.
But the Cerrado is being destroyed to make way for cattle ranching. Now, this climate-critical biome is at risk.
The Cerrado is facing significant pressure from human activities. Driven by global demand for agricultural products like soybeans and beef, land conversion for large-scale agriculture and cattle ranching is posing a major threat.
In fact, while the Brazilian Amazon’s annual deforestation rate fell by half in 2023, the Cerrado’s increased by 43%.
And without adequate protection, the Cerrado is on its way to becoming an ecological “sacrifice zone”.
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