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By analyzing four 'Key Forest Areas'—Primary Forests, Protected Areas, Peatland, and Forest Estate—the JRA uses indicators such as forest loss percentages, fire density, and overlap with government palm oil concessions to score district-level risk. Findings indicate that while most districts lost up to 10% of primary forest between 2009 and 2012, a small number experienced losses up to 50%. 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It argues that resilience can be achieved through 'robustness' (using tools like the PIEVC protocol and green infrastructure), 'redundancy' (diversifying transportation modes and fuel sources), and 'resourcefulness' (engaging citizens via mobile apps and supporting shared mobility). 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A 2015-2016 drought affected 75% of maize crops and depleted food stores for 1.5 million subsistence farmers, while 47% of children suffer from chronic malnutrition. Oxfam projects that food prices in Guatemala will double by 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000201#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Systemic violence, corruption, and water-related conflicts are driving migration toward the U.S. border. Between 2013 and 2014, the number of unaccompanied minors apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border doubled to 52,000. 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Key pollutants identified include benzene, formaldehyde, and ethylbenzene, with the highest risks concentrated in states with significant infrastructure like Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. The analysis highlights that NATA likely underestimates total health impacts by excluding particulate matter, ozone, and water contamination. 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