Marina Silva: Defending Rainforest Communities In Brazil

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Since her girlhood as a poor rubber-tapper''s daughter in Amazonia, Marina Silva has understood that bulldozing the rainforest for development hurts not only the indigenous peoples living there, but destroys natural resources needed by Brazil and the whole world. Overcoming extreme prejudice, Marina attended university

• Marina Silva: Defending Rainforest Communities In Brazil available on December 28 2022 from Indigo for 24.95
  
• ISBN bar code 9781558612624 ξ1 registered December 28 2022
  
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She joined the reform party of Chico Mendes and demonstrated against deforestation. Elected to Brazil''s Senate, the miracle of Acre successfully legislated rainforest preservation, defending her people against poverty and protecting their way of life. Marina''s work has generated worldwide recognition, including the Goldman Environmental Prize. This first-ever biography of the courageous leader introduces children to another inspiring woman role model. Ziporah Hildebrant is author of numerous books for children

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