--- title: "Biodiversity Loss" url: https://wearenotforsale.org/tag/biodiversity-loss/ publisher: "Not For Sale" --- Topic # Biodiversity *Loss* 10 stories, since 2024, all about ecocide. Oct 2, 2026 Ecocide [Indonesia’s Peat Fires Are Threatening Water, Health and Wildlife](https://wearenotforsale.org/ecocide/indonesia-peat-fires-water-health/) Indonesia’s peat fires are putting water, health and forest livelihoods under pressure. The evidence shows why recovery must address drainage, protection and long-term restoration. Sep 25, 2026 Ecocide [Illegal Gold Mining in Munduruku Territory: An Ecocide Story in the Amazon](https://wearenotforsale.org/ecocide/munduruku-illegal-gold-mining-ecocide-amazon/) A new federal police operation in Brazil’s Munduruku Indigenous Territory has exposed the persistence of illegal gold mining, mercury contamination and forest destruction. The crisis shows why environmental crime in the Amazon cannot be treated as a series of isolated raids. Sep 2, 2026 Ecocide [Amazon Faces a Storm of Environmental and Human Rights Crises](https://wearenotforsale.org/ecocide/amazon-faces-a-perfect-storm-of-environmental-and-human-rights-crises/) Overflights in the Peruvian Amazon reveal illegal mining, drug labs, and deforestation. Mar 5, 2026 Ecocide [Japan Joins Regional Effort to Examine Toxic River Pollution Linked to Myanmar Mining](https://wearenotforsale.org/ecocide/japan-thailand-investigate-myanmar-river-pollution/) Thai authorities have turned to Japanese environmental experts for technical support as concerns grow over suspected contamination flowing across borders from mining… Feb 5, 2026 Ecocide [2026’s Positive Environmental Breakthroughs and Eco-Innovations](https://wearenotforsale.org/ecocide/positive-environmental-breakthroughs-2026/) Positive environmental developments in 2026, from ocean protection and PFAS restrictions to conservation and cleaner electricity, with sourced evidence and clear distinctions between results and promises. Nov 12, 2025 Ecocide [Gold, Crime, and the Amazon’s Future: Tackling Illegal Mining and Regenerating Hope](https://wearenotforsale.org/ecocide/amazons-future-tackling-illegal-mining-and-regenerating-hope/) A Crisis at the Heart of the Amazon When world leaders meet at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, they’ll face a growing reality:… Oct 13, 2025 Ecocide [A Reflection for Indigenous Peoples’ Day](https://wearenotforsale.org/ecocide/indigenous-peoples-day-2025-david-batstone-reflection/) This Indigenous Peoples’ Day carries a special meaning for Not For Sale. Our co-founder, David Batstone, has been honored on some of… Apr 3, 2025 Ecocide [Earth Day 2025: Global Action for People and Planet](https://wearenotforsale.org/ecocide/earth-day-2025/) Uniting for a Sustainable Future and Ending Human Exploitation Every year on April 22, Earth Day serves as a powerful reminder of… Jan 6, 2025 Ecocide [Report Highlights How Climate, Nature, and Food Crises Are Deeply Interconnected](https://wearenotforsale.org/ecocide/climate-nature-food-crises-interconnected-report/) The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s a lived reality for billions across the globe. But climate change does… Dec 19, 2024 Ecocide [Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon: The Fight Against Organized Crime and Environmental Crisis](https://wearenotforsale.org/ecocide/illegal-gold-mining-amazon-organized-crime/) Illegal gold mining in the Amazon has evolved into a critical crisis, intertwining organized crime, environmental destruction, and threats to Indigenous communities. Backed by powerful criminal syndicates like Brazil’s Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), these operations devastate biodiversity, fuel deforestation, and poison ecosystems with mercury. This article unravels the urgent need for global action to combat this multifaceted threat to one of the world’s most vital ecological regions. Want the bigger picture? Browse the full newsroom, or every topic we report on. [All topics](https://wearenotforsale.org/tag/) [Browse all news →](https://wearenotforsale.org/news/)