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November 19, 2013

Has the idea of 'zero deforestation' lost its meaning
Arlington VA (SPX) Nov 19, 2013
What exactly does "zero deforestation" mean? In an article published in the journal Science, authors Dr. Sandra Brown, of Winrock International, and Dr. Daniel Zarin, of the Climate and Land Use Alliance, posit that, while the idea seems simple and compelling, ambiguity surrounding global definitions and metrics actually creates risks for forest conservation and accountability. Over the past several years, governments, corporations, and non-governmental organizations have paid significant attentio ... read more

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