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Tuesday, May 24, 2005:

Brazil Rainforest Deforestation 

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More than 10,000 square miles of rainforest was cut down in Brazil last year, shows satellite images - largely to create soya bean plantations. According to the Brazil government, this is the second highest rate of deforestation ever.

Read more: Rainforest loss shocks Brazil (Guardian Unlimited)

 
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