Wednesday 7 December 2011

Deforestation Rates Down in the Amazon

Brazil say rates of deforestation in the Amazon are at there lowest levels for 23 years, dropping 11% from previous year. Satellites are used to track rates of deforestation. The Brazilian government says the clamp down on illegal logging has been the main reason for success.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-16048503

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