Amazon: before and after

We all know that the Amazon has been the target of immense clearing in large part for the sake of cattle rearing. These before and after pictures show the shocking change that has occured in the Amazon.

 

BEFORE

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The Amazon rainforest is a key stabiliser of the global climate system. Intensive clearing for forestry, mining, crop planting and beef production has changed the face of the Amazon completely. By the year 2030, it is anticipated that almost 60% of the Amazon's forests could be wiped out or severely damaged.

 

AFTER

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Image from The Guardian.


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