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Virgin rainforest is seen in this aerial photo of the Amazon Basin

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Virgin rainforest is seen in this aerial photo of the Amazon Basin

Virgin Amazon jungle is seen in this aerial photo taken over Mato Grosso State, one of the Brazilian states of greatest deforestation, May 18, 2005, the day the Environment Ministry announced that land clearing had increased in 2004. One year after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced a plan of action against the destruction of the Amazon jungle, environmentalists say he has done more to promote dams, roads and farming than halt destruction of the worlds largest rainforest, home to up to 30 percent of the worlds plant and animal species. REUTERS/Rickey Rogers RR Also see image: GM1DTTAPXPa - RP6DRMRUGXAC

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This aerial photo captures the breathtaking beauty of the virgin rainforest in the Amazon Basin. Taken over Mato Grosso State, one of Brazil's most deforested regions, on May 18,2005, this image coincided with a disheartening announcement by the Environment Ministry that land clearing had increased in 2004. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to protect this precious ecosystem. Despite President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's promise to combat deforestation and preserve the Amazon jungle, environmentalists argue that his actions have fallen short. Instead of halting destruction, they claim he has inadvertently promoted dams, roads, and farming activities within this fragile habitat. The Amazon rainforest is not only an awe-inspiring natural wonder but also a vital home to an estimated 30 percent of all plant and animal species on Earth. Its preservation is crucial for maintaining global biodiversity and mitigating climate change. Rickey Rogers' lens skillfully captures both the vastness and intricacy of this untouched wilderness. As we gaze upon this image, let it serve as a call to action for governments worldwide to prioritize sustainable practices that safeguard our planet's invaluable ecosystems like these pristine forests in the heartland of Brazil's Amazon Basin.

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