The destruction of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil has accelerated for the first time in four years, Brazilian officials say.
Amazon rainforest deforestation accelerates - GoEcoGo
Satellite images show 11,968 sq km of land was cleared in the year to July, nearly 4% higher than the year before.
The government said the figure was unsatisfactory but could have been a lot worse if it had not taken action against illegal logging. Read more…
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