{
  "id": 5315667,
  "title": "50 years of Amazon research reveal the cost of deforestation, dams and highways",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/50-years-of-amazon-research-reveal-the-cost-of-deforestation-dams-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/he-began-studying-the-amazon-in-the-1970s-50-years-later-philip-fearnsides-research-has-calculated-the-costs-of-losing-the-amazon-on-account-of-deforestation-dams-and-highways/articleshow/133732280.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "For half a century, Philip Fearnside has delved into the complexities of Amazon development, focusing on the financial and ecological consequences of deforestation and infrastructural advancements. He sheds light on the overlooked costs associated with hydroelectric dams and road construction, asserting that forests provide invaluable benefits beyond mere timber and agricultural outputs. His…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}