Monday, May 23, 2011

Brazil Deforestation Escalates as Nation Debates Easing Forest Code

Satellite photographs reveal that deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has intensified significantly during the last two months, a trend environmental advocates say is linked to an ongoing national debate. MongabayForest loss by state, 2009-2011over easing forest protection laws. According to Brazil’s National Space Research Agency, about 593 square kilometers of forest was cleared during March and April, compared to just 103 square kilometers in March and April 2010.

Source: Yale Environment 360

1 comment :

Lou Gold said...

The New Code is being debated now and will be voted on today. There are only about 6 hours left for action, including a new sign-on letter.

EMERGENCY LETTER TO BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT

10 FORMER ENVIRONMENT MINISTERS ASK BRAZIL TO DELAY VOTE

BRAZIL FOREST CODE VOTE TODAY: DILMA THREATENS TO VETO AMNESTY FOR ILLEGAL LOGGING

Please check the details at http://lougold.blogspot.com to help us save the Amazon Forest.

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