
The Brazilian Amazon is being cut down at its fastest rate in years | Credit: Mantaphoto
The accelerating deforestation rate in the Amazon is terrifying and could have global repercussions, but could business leaders have the power to turn the tide?
There is a crisis in the Amazon. It is a fact almost impossible to ignore after recent headlines detailing the shocking spike in deforestation rates seen since President Jair Bolsonaro took office in January....
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