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Plans to use a state-of-the-art camera onboard a satellite to monitor deforestation levels in Africa's Congo Basin have been unveiled.
The high resolution RALCam3 camera, designed and built by UK scientists, will provide the first detailed view of the..
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High-resolution satellite images have revealed the "rapid deforestation" of Papua New Guinea's biodiversity rich rainforests over the past 30 years.
An international team of researchers estimates that the current rate of loss could result in more than..
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Brazil's new environment minister has being sworn in amid concern among environmentalists over whether he will be able to curb Amazon deforestation.
Carlos Minc has taken over from Marina Silva, who resigned in frustration at the government's environme..
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Brazil has agreed emergency measures to stem deforestation as government figures revealed a sharp increase in the rate of clearances in the Amazon.
The steps were announced after an emergency cabinet meeting chaired by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Sil..
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The Brazilian government has announced a huge rise in the rate of Amazon deforestation, months after celebrating its success in achieving a reduction.
In the last five months of 2007, 3,235 sq km (1,250 sq miles) were lost.
Gilberto Camara, of INPE,..
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