Amazon Deforestation Report is Major Setback for Brazil Ahead of Climate Talks

By Garry Rogers @Garry_Rogers

“Satellite data revealed that 5,831 square kilometers of land was cut down or burned in the Brazilian Amazon in year to 1 August: a 16% increase on the destruction of the previous 12 months.

“This is the second acceleration in three years, following almost a decade of impressive declines. That suggests the state’s efforts – which include high-tech monitoring, stiffer financial penalties and boots on the ground – are having a diminishing impact.”  www.theguardian.com

GR:  Demand for the crops and beef raised on cleared land is continuing to grow.  The developed world including the U. S. is responsible.  Everyone having a steak tonight is responsible.