Brazil's environment minister resigns

Marina Silva, former environmental minister of Brazil, has revealed that one of the world's biggest soy producers—who is also a state governor—was a major reason for her resignation. Silva has been replaced by Carlos Minc, who has been criticized for allegedly conceding permits for projects while environmental minister for Rio de Janeiro. The article says some Brazilians fear that they have lost the only voice in their nation’s government that spoke out to protect the environment. Full story: Treehugger.com