Making a Living in the Amazon | DW English

Deforestation and mercury pollution from surrounding gold mines are threatening the livelihoods of people in the Amarakaeri region in southeastern Peru. The "Eba Amazonia" project aims to restore the balance by providing locals with new sources of income and protecting the environment at the same time.

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