Monday, July 26, 2010

Amazon deforestation in dramatic decline, official figures show


Increased use of satellite data and new tactics to deter loggers have led to drop, says Brazilian environment agency

A deforested area in the Amazonian rainforest. Government figures say deforestation is in dramatic decline. Photograph: Jefferson Ruddy/AFP/Getty Images
Large-scale deforestation in the Amazon rainforest fell dramatically last year, according to official figures released yesterday.

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