Positive forest statistics from Brazil - but world rainforests under rising pressure
(WorldNews Norway)

Fresh figures from Brazil`s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) indicate that deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon decreased by 16 per cent in the past year compared with the year before. Nevertheless, forests in many parts of the world are under increasing pressure, according to new figures provided by Global Forest Watch, a forest information service. - The numbers from Brazil are promising, and Brazil`s environment minister is to be commended for his stated willingness to continue strengthening the effort to counter deforestation. Despite these promising news, for the rainforests worldwide the trends are very worrying, said Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar...