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More than 40 environmental journalists have been killed in the last 15 years
A total of 44 journalists who reported on environmental issues have been murdered worldwide in the past 15 years, and at least 24 others have survived attempts on their lives.
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The information was released on Thursday by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
According to UNESCO, which wrote the report together with the International Federation of Journalists, as part of the International Day for Freedom of the Press, which is marked on May 3, only five of these crimes resulted in convictions.
The international organization also revealed that at least 749 journalists and media outlets dedicated to the environment have been targeted in 89 countries since 2009, and that 300 of these attacks occurred in the last five years.
"These journalists and media outlets covered a wide range of cases, from the causes of climate change, illegal mining, deforestation and fossil fuels, to issues that specifically affect the communities in which they are integrated, such as agribusiness, land grabbing, infrastructure megaprojects and the consequences of extreme weather events," the document stated.
At least half of the 749 attacks were carried out by state agents, such as police, military, officials and government contractors, with private agents, such as extractive industry companies or criminal groups, responsible for a quarter.
This year, the International Day for Freedom of the Press is dedicated to the importance of journalism and freedom of expression, in the context of the current global ecological crisis.
In addition to the document on attacks and murders of journalists, UNESCO also released a survey of 905 journalists from 129 countries, in which 70% said they had been "subjected to pressure, threats or pressure while covering environmental issues".
The research also showed that more than two-thirds of respondents believe that the distortion of information and lies related to climate change have increased in recent years and that journalism is not doing enough to counter the trend.
Read Also: UNESCO awards freedom prize to Palestinian journalists in Gaza (Portuguese version)
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