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November 19, 2009

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Brazil Deforestation Down 45 Percent

Amazon rainforest, Brazil © longan drink (flickr)

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 13 (IPS) - Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon jungle was reduced more than expected between August 2008 and July 2009 -- 45 percent compared to the previous 12 months, the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) reported.

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