This Week on Americas Now: Amazon Conservation and Agroforestry Initiative
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There is a conservation project in Brazil aiming to become a model in fighting deforestation and climate change. It plans to restore over a million hectares of degraded Amazon rainforest through regenerative agroforestry. The project uses a three-step strategy: environmental recovery, increased productivity, and income generation for small local farmers.
Argentina's Beef: From Top Consumer to Export Powerhouse
Argentina is the fifth-largest beef exporter in the world, renowned for the tenderness of its steaks. Argentinians have traditionally been among the top consumers of beef. However, as exports continue to rise and supply diminishes, meat has become less accessible. Correspondent Joel Richards explores the reasons behind this shift.
Legal Reform Expands Family and Anonymous Organ Donations in Canada
Until 2023, Canadian law only permitted family-related organ donations. However, a recent legal reform now allows anonymous donors. This change has led to an increase in organ transplants and saved many more lives. Mike Kirsch reports.
A day with Mexican novelist Laura Esquivel
It was 1989 when a Mexican female writer, known for her magical realism style, published her debut novel, “Like Water for Chocolate.” Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock spent the day with international best-selling author Laura Esquivel, who recently returned to her home country.
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