The destruction of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil has accelerated for the first time in four years, Brazilian officials say.
Satellite images show 11,968 sq km of land was cleared in the year to July, nearly 4% higher than the year before.
An example where carbon trading is having little to no effect!
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For anyone who doubts the science of climate change look no futher than this shot!
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To avoid dangerous climate change global temperatures must rise by no more than 2 degrees, relative to pre-industrial levels. If temperatures rise beyond this level catastrophic climate change may ensue.
Impacts such as extreme weather events, sea level rise, water/food shortages and disease will affect all areas of society. Furthermore forced migration will lead to conflict.Tipping points [...]
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‘Yesterday the Queen gave her Royal Assent that this and future UK Governments are now tied into legally binding greenhouse gas emission targets - AN 80% CUT BY 2050.’
Massive changes coming up in the UK, only country in the world to have legislation such as this.
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