There are certain steps you can take to help reduce your impact on the Amazon.
, which environmentalists have accused of encouraging activities that lead to deforestation—such as illegal logging and burning—and emboldening those who want to exploit the forest for commercial gain.
Look out for alternative paper products which are made from non-tree-derived materials—such as hemp or waste straw—as well as paper with a high percentage of recycled materials. If you do want to purchase a wood product but you realize it has come from the Amazon, find out whether is has been sustainably harvested. If not, avoid it.
The burning of fossil fuels and the subsequent release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is one of the primary drivers of climate change, scientists say. So wherever possible, try to cut down on your carbon emissions—for example take a bike to work instead of a car, choose green energy providers and switch off electrical appliances when you're not using them.
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