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Brazilian soy companies ban purchases from the Amazon

06/19/08 13:06

In an effort to protect the world's largest rain forest from continued deforestation, Brazil's environmental minister has reached an agreement with soy produces to ban purchases taken from the forests of the Amazon. Carlos Minc, the newly-appointed minister, said that this will be also done in the beef and timber sectors.

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Finnish mill faces resistance from Brazilians

Stora Enso, a pulp producing plantation, is now under the ire of both Brazilians and Finnish.

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The Good Side of Ethanol

Widely criticized to be the reason why food prices are soaring around the world, ethanol seems to be working well for one of its pioneers--Brazil.

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brazil holds mega medical convention

Ensuring that people are in good health is one of the main responsibilities of any government of any country, whatever political or economic orientation it has.

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Brazil to give 80% discount on air fares to South America

Travelers, rejoice! BRazil will be authorizing discounts to countries in South America by as much as 80%! This is part of Brazil's plan to make ticket fares more flexible. This is also probably Brazil's way to stimulate the aviation industry. Soon, Brazil will also be giving discounts to flights to North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

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