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A view of logs made from the sawdust collected from the mills that cut Amazon trees
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A view of logs made from the sawdust collected from the mills that cut Amazon trees
A view of logs made from the sawdust collected from the mills that cut Amazon trees, at a factory recently built by the municipal government of Tailandia, 180 km (112 miles) south of Belem at the mouth of the Amazon River, February 21, 2008. The pressed logs are being marketed as an ecological solution to at least two problems - the cutting of virgin trees to be made into charcoal and sold to industries and businesses that use it as fuel, and the contamination of the region by the enormous quantities of sawdust that the sawmills produce when cutting trees into planks for the construction and furniture industries. Picture taken February 21. REUTERS/Paulo Santos (BRAZIL) - GM1DXIBLTGa
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This print captures a unique perspective on the environmental challenges faced in the Amazon rainforest. The image showcases a mesmerizing view of logs created from sawdust collected at mills that cut down trees in the Amazon region. Located 180 km south of Belem, at the mouth of the mighty Amazon River, this factory was recently constructed by the municipal government of Tailandia. The photograph highlights an innovative solution to two pressing issues plaguing this area. Firstly, it addresses deforestation concerns by providing an alternative to cutting down virgin trees for charcoal production. These pressed logs offer a sustainable and ecological substitute for industries and businesses reliant on wood fuel. Secondly, this eco-friendly approach tackles another problem: contamination caused by vast quantities of sawdust generated during tree-cutting activities for construction and furniture manufacturing purposes. By utilizing this excess material to create these compressed logs, both waste reduction and pollution prevention are achieved simultaneously. Paulo Santos skillfully captures this scene with his lens, emphasizing not only the beauty but also the significance behind such initiatives. This thought-provoking image serves as a reminder that creative solutions can be found even amidst challenging circumstances like those faced in one of Earth's most vital ecosystems –the Amazon rainforest.
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