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Greenwashing biofuels

One of the world’s best carbon sinks is fast becoming one of the world’s worst carbon emitters as South American rainforest is being chopped down at an alarming rate to plant grains for biofuel production. Brazil now ranks fourth of all nations for CO2 emissions with the bulk of that greenhouse gas contribution a direct result of deforestation. Full story

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