Deforestation exacerbated deadly Brazil floods, say experts

The floods devastating southern Brazil have been exacerbated by deforestation, much of it driven by soybean farming, according to experts, who urge the country to restore its forests and their vast water-retaining root systems.

May 22, 2024 - 07:00
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Deforestation exacerbated deadly Brazil floods, say experts
The floods devastating southern Brazil have been exacerbated by deforestation, much of it driven by soybean farming, according to experts, who urge the country to restore its forests and their vast water-retaining root systems.

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