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1. A Light in the Forest.

Author

Tollefson, Jeff

Subjects
*RAIN forest conservation, *RAIN forests, *DEFORESTATION, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *ENVIRONMENTAL protection
Abstract

The article discusses environmental conservation efforts to preserve the Amazon rain forest in Brazil, with information on the role of diplomacy in climate change policy. Topics include the social and market forces behind global deforestation, the environmental effects of agricultural industries in Brazil, the role of the Amazon region in climate regulation, and the prevention of global warming. Global carbon dioxide emissions are also discussed, with a focus on government land-use regulation, environmental impact analysis, and environmental protection law in Brazil.

Published
2013

2. Connecting poverty and sustainability.

Author

Landy, Thomas M.

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL protection, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy
Abstract

Uses the Brazilian situation as a starting point in discussing the First World's role in environmental protection. Socio-economic conditions in Brazil; Destruction of the Amazon ecosystem and its effects; Argument on the extent of rich and poor countries' responsibilities in environmental conservation efforts.

Published
1994

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