Poverty is killing the Amazon rainforest. Treating soil and farmers better can help save what's left
The poverty in the Amazon needs to be addressed in order to protect the rainforest, according to experts. The combination of poverty and limited economic opportunities has led to deforestation as people clear more forest for agriculture. To combat this, experts suggest finding alternative livelihoods for people living in the region, such as sustainable harvesting of native products like açaí and cacao.
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The poverty in the Amazon needs to be addressed in order to protect the rainforest, according to experts. The combination of poverty and limited economic opportunities has led to deforestation as people clear more forest for agriculture. To combat this, experts suggest finding alternative livelihoods for people living in the region, such as sustainable harvesting of native products like açaí and cacao. 
