Drought in the Amazon is threatening people and biodiversity A historic drought poses a serious risk The Amazon rainforest, often characterized as a tropical paradise teeming with life, is currently facing a historic drought that is putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, particularly Indigenous People and traditional […]
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Exploiting Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia’s Amazon Warehouses
Amnesty International Report Exposes Exploitation of Contracted Workers in Amazon Warehouses in Saudi Arabia Introduction Amnesty International released a report today revealing shocking human rights abuses suffered by contracted workers in Amazon warehouses in Saudi Arabia. The report, titled “Don’t worry, it’s a branch of Amazon,” highlights the failure of […]
Saudi Arabia’s Dark Connection: The Deception and Exploitation of Migrant Workers in Amazon Warehouses
Amnesty International Report Reveals Shocking Abuse of Contracted Workers in Amazon Warehouses in Saudi Arabia Introduction Contracted workers in Amazon warehouses in Saudi Arabia were subjected to deception, exploitation, and appalling living conditions, according to a new report from Amnesty International. The report, titled “Don’t worry, it’s a branch of […]
Protesting for Change: From the Arctic to the Amazon
Peaceful Protests in the Face of Suppression: The Story of the Arctic 30 and Global Climate Activism Nothing can truly prepare someone for the loss of freedom, as witnessed by friends and colleagues during their unjust imprisonment on charges of piracy and hooliganism. Their crime? Peacefully protesting against the use […]
Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon: A Threat to Biodiversity
Illegal Gold Mining Threatens Biodiversity in the Amazon Illegal gold mining in the Brazilian Amazon continues to degrade the forest and wipe out millions of undiscovered plant and animal species. On top of that, the miners’ activities have negatively affected the lives of Indigenous Peoples living in the Amazon. Even […]
Hyundai Construction Equipment Pledges to Halt Sales of Excavators Used for Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon
Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) has announced measures to prevent the use of its excavators in illegal gold mining in the Amazon, following the release of a Greenpeace report on the issue. The report revealed that HCE’s heavy machinery is being used for illegal mining on indigenous lands in the Amazon. […]
Hyundai Construction Equipment Pledges to Combat Illegal Mining in Amazon Following Greenpeace Report
Hyundai Construction Equipment’s recent pledge to help combat illegal mining in the Amazon is a significant step towards the protection of indigenous lands and the environment. The Korean company’s decision came after a report by Greenpeace Brazil and Greenpeace East Asia revealed that excavators, particularly those manufactured by Hyundai, were […]