In the latest episode of Missing in the Amazon, Guardian reporter Tom Phillips revisits the Javari Valley, where Indigenous activists and journalists face relentless danger from organized crime. Beto Marubo, a local leader, warns that the threats haven’t diminished—if anything, the risks remain just as deadly for those trying to protect the rainforest. The episode grapples with a bleak question: Can the Amazon still be saved? Alongside the harrowing reporting, there’s a nod to Dom Phillips’ memory, with links to his favorite music playlists.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a story about faraway conflicts—it’s a stark reminder of how violence and greed are chipping away at the Amazon, with real people paying the price. The podcast humanizes the crisis, showing the bravery of those on the ground while forcing us to confront whether the world’s inaction is sealing the forest’s fate. And the playlists? A bittersweet touch, honoring a journalist who lost his life covering this very fight.