Mining activities have significantly affected the Neotropical freshwater ichthyofauna, the
most diverse in the world. However, no study has systematized knowledge on the subject. In …

We review the ecological and socio-economic impacts of the catastrophic dam failure in
Mariana, Brazil. Tailing management practices by Samarco mining company ultimately …

Neotropical freshwater fishes are the most diverse on the planet (> 5,500 species), although
nations in Latin America have been negligent regarding their conservation. National policies …

In November 2015, a large mine‐tailing dam owned by Samarco Corporation collapsed in
Brazil, generating a massive wave of toxic mud that spread down the Doce River, killing 20 …

Abstract In November 2015, the Fundão Dam collapsed releasing about 35 million m− 3 of
iron ore tailings into the environment, which covered approximately 15 km 2 of floodplain …

This paper introduces a novel approach to explore marine ecosystem by examining the
Fishing Grounds Load Capacity Curve (FGLCC) hypothesis. The study investigates the …

The history of conservation of the Amazon can be viewed as a war involving many battles
with interests in agribusiness on one side and in biodiversity conservation and sustainability …

Brazil has continuously been in the international spotlight, first as an emerging economy
improving social inclusion and sustainable development, then suddenly as a global pariah …

To make projections about the future supply of minerals for the energy transition and set
climate targets, it is important to understand inventories of mineral resources as well as …

Abstract The southwest Brazilian Amazon state of Rondônia has a relatively recent non-
indigenous occupation, which subsequently develops a variety of human pressures and …