Summary
The amount of oxygen the Amazonian rain forest produces makes a major impact on the world's environment, as do other factors. That's why the pace of deforestation is so important - and unfortunate.
At the same time, there are signs that increased understanding of its consequences has prompted limited, but growing, efforts to reverse the trend.See the full content of this document
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Locals, Tourists Benefit As Conservation Gains
Last year, an area the size of Belgium was cut down. At that pace, as much as 85 percent of the jungle could disappear b...
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