- The Amazon now faces growing pressure from mining projects.
- Much of this mining is for minerals used in clean energy.
- A very large natural area near communities is at risk.
- Many people live in the at-risk region and use the land.
- Local communities could lose homes, food and other resources.
- Researchers mapped mine sites, licences and planned mines nearby.
- Some protected areas are also under mining pressure.
- Experts warn that the situation is a serious problem.
- They ask governments to make stronger land protection rules.
Difficult words
- mining — The activity of taking minerals from the earth
- mineral — Natural substance taken from the groundminerals
- community — A group of people who live near each othercommunities
- clean energy — Energy that makes little or no pollution
- licence — Official paper that allows an activity or uselicences
- map — Show places and information on a mapmapped
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever visited a large natural area?
- Would you be worried if a mine came near your home?
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