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Amazon deforestation has slowed

By T.K. Randall
December 7, 2011 · Comment icon 15 comments

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According to Brazilian authorities the deforestation of the Amazon has hit an all time low this year.
After a historic peak of 10,700 square miles of deforestation in 2003-2004, the 2010-2011 period has reported the lowest amount of deforestation since Brazilian authorities began keeping records in 1988. "It's a great victory for Brazil," said science and technology minister Aloizio Mercadante. "The Amazon is a great instrument for carbon sequestration."
The head of the National Institute of Space Research (INPE), Gilberto Camara, said deforestation dropped to 6,238 square kilometers (2,408 square miles), between August 2010 and July this year, down 11 percent compared with the same period in 2009-20100.


Source: PhysOrg.com | Comments (15)




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Comment icon #6 Posted by pixiii 13 years ago
Exactly ^ ^
Comment icon #7 Posted by jericka 13 years ago
the best way to look at this is to think it is a step in the right direction. The human species is hitting a peak in evolution we are becoming more aware.. we have to stop blaming the gov and corporations and start taking responsibility, all of us not just some of us. I believe it will happen although i am somewhat of a romantic. (to swadwa i agree with u but i think tht point ur talking about is already happening) we cant say **** it anymore...
Comment icon #8 Posted by Aus Der Box Skeptisch 13 years ago
I am happy to read the title. Its a start. And about the gasping for air... quite a bit of oxygen comes from the ocean also a larger percent than land based. The trees are good carbon scrubbers though. I don't like deforestation at all. Also I'd like to add I am more worried about Desertification due to deforestation than oxygen levels. I'm just chatting some random thoughts so be easy on me... lol
Comment icon #9 Posted by Aus Der Box Skeptisch 13 years ago
Funny comment to add I am also worried about Desertification due to wind farms ... we need to stop using exotic hardwood and focus on better green technology. More focus should be on the technological advancement of solar cells also.
Comment icon #10 Posted by Myles 13 years ago
Funny comment to add I am also worried about Desertification due to wind farms ... we need to stop using exotic hardwood and focus on better green technology. More focus should be on the technological advancement of solar cells also. What he said. they should just stop completely Do yo have wood in your house?
Comment icon #11 Posted by Helen of Annoy 13 years ago
I am happy to read the title. Its a start. And about the gasping for air... quite a bit of oxygen comes from the ocean also a larger percent than land based. The trees are good carbon scrubbers though. I don't like deforestation at all. Also I'd like to add I am more worried about Desertification due to deforestation than oxygen levels. I'm just chatting some random thoughts so be easy on me... lol Seconded. Actually, thirded, since Myles seconded first. Though he seconded your second post first and I'm seconding your first post first, which doesn't mean your second is any less prime in my opi... [More]
Comment icon #12 Posted by Myles 13 years ago
Seconded. Actually, thirded, since Myles seconded first. Though he seconded your second post first and I'm seconding your first post first, which doesn't mean your second is any less prime in my opinion. I'll second that.
Comment icon #13 Posted by skookum 13 years ago
That is good news I really didn't think it would slow until it was practically gone.
Comment icon #14 Posted by regeneratia 13 years ago
What?! The State Department didn't kill off their workers in Brazilia who really wanted to make a difference?!! WONDERS NEVER CEASE!!! (understanding my statement requires personal inside knowledge I am not ready to reveal.) There is more than one way to kill people and the US state Department knows it.
Comment icon #15 Posted by Crosswings 12 years ago
Fourthed to that.


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