Protect the Amazon rainforest

Last edited 22 October 2010 at 3:03pm

As the largest remaining rainforest on Earth, the Amazon rainforest is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world; almost half of all known species live in the Amazon. Sadly, it's also experiencing one of the highest rates of deforestation on the planet. While our Amazon campaign has had some remarkable successes over the past few years, there is still much more to do to protect the Amazon.

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Will Brazil's new environment minister save the Amazon?

After losing respected environment minister Marina Silva from his cabinet last week, President Lula of Brazil has filled the gaping hole left by her departure...
Posted by jamie - 21 May, 2008 - 10:27

Will Brazil's new environment minister save the Amazon?

After losing respected environment minister Marina Silva from his cabinet last week, President Lula of Brazil has filled the gaping hole left by her departure...
Posted by jamie - 21 May, 2008 - 10:27

The prince and the rubber tapper: stop trashing rainforests

Yesterday, the 'guardian angel' of Brazil's environment, Marina Silva, threw in the towel and quit her post as Brazil's environment minister. She told...
Posted by bex - 15 May, 2008 - 10:38

The prince and the rubber tapper: stop trashing rainforests

Yesterday, the 'guardian angel' of Brazil's environment, Marina Silva, threw in the towel and quit her post as Brazil's environment minister. She told...
Posted by bex - 15 May, 2008 - 10:38

Brazilian government gets busy in the Amazon

Following our action in France last month - when the crew of the Arctic Sunrise blocked a shipment of timber from the Brazilian Amazon - efforts have been...
Posted by jamie - 15 April, 2008 - 17:20

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