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Pace of deforestation in Amazon continues to increase

2014-10-20 17:33:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Blue and Green: Satellite data from NGO Imazon suggests that the rate of deforestation in the Amazon increased by 290% in September when compared to last year. Demand for commodities such as palm oil, animal feed and timber have driven tropical deforestation, with much of the practice being conducted illegally. The figures released indicate that 402 square kilometres of deforestation occurred in the Amazon last month, representing a 290% increase when compared to the 103 square kilometres of forest that was...

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