The rate of destruction of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil has increased for a second year running.
Brazilian government figures show deforestation was up by 29% in the 12 months up to the end of July 2013.
Satellite data showed that almost 6,000 sq km (2,315 sq miles) of forest were cleared during that period.
See full Article: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-29151977
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