They destroy the "lung" of the Earth
Brazilian officials announced that in August, in the Amazon from illegal cultivators afforested area of 756 square kilometers, an area larger by 228% compared to the one destroyed in August 2007.
Scientists estimate that high world prices are pushing food growers and soybean farmers to deforest areas of virgin forest.
Increasing destruction of the Amazon made after three years during which a decrease was observed in burned areas.
Brazilian officials announced that in August, in the Amazon from illegal cultivators afforested area of 756 square kilometers, an area larger by 228% compared to the one destroyed in August 2007.
Scientists estimate that high world prices are pushing food growers and soybean farmers to deforest areas of virgin forest.
Increasing destruction of the Amazon made after three years during which a decrease was observed in burned areas.