Indigenous peoples (IPs) worldwide are confronted by the increasing threat of pollution.
Based on a comprehensive review of the literature (n= 686 studies), we present the current …

The use of pesticides has been increasing in recent years for maintaining traditional
agricultural practices. However, these chemicals are associated with several environmental …

Abstract The Brazilian Cerrado is recognized as one of the most threatened biomes in the
world, as the region has experienced a striking change from natural Cerrado vegetation to …

Energy and fuel demands, which are currently met primarily using fossil fuels, are expected
to increase substantially in the coming decades. Burning fossil fuels results in the increase …

The potential for sugarcane ethanol from Brazil to mitigate GHG emissions is undeniable,
but the way that ethanol is produced during the agricultural and industrial phases will …

In this study we assess the sustainability of the Brazilian soy industry over the past 40 years
in comparison to alternative land uses. We conclude that Brazilian soy production performs …

As new technologies based on renewable raw materials and biological principles are
becoming available, bioeconomic transformation could help to achieve the United Nations' …

The growth of global population continuously increases the demands for agroforestry-
derived products, underpinning a sustainable growth of energy matrix in the sectors of food …

Brazil is one of the world's major producers of food and biofuels. Agricultural expansion has
driven rapid economic development but has also had major impacts on biodiversity and the …

Bats provide a variety of ecological services that are essential to the integrity of ecosystems.
Indiscriminate use of pesticides has been a threat to biodiversity, and the exposure of bats to …