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The Amazon rainforest
“Deforestation in the Amazon. You can clearly see where the rain forest has been removed. Without the trees and their roots, erosion and sedimentation pollute the rivers. The Amazon rainforest has become a visual symbol for Earth’s ecological reserves but there is much more to humankind’s ecological footprint, from the oceans and fishing to urban infrastructure and agriculture.”
La forêt amazonienne
« Nous voyons nettement les coupes qui remontent le long des cours d’eau. Un des résultats de la déforestation, c’est une augmentation très nette de l’érosion, et donc des sédiments charriés par les rivières vers l’océan, détériorant encore plus les berges... »
Text by Thomas Pesquet.
Texte de Thomas Pesquet.