This article contains information regarding the declining deforestation rates in the Amazon forest in Brazil-a drop as low as 14%. This is extremely hopeful news because, according to the report, "deforestation is thought to be responsible for about 20% of CO2 emissions worldwide," but other estimates tend to fall between 20-30%. The reason for the drop is attributed to "better monitoring and police control," which demonstrates Brazil's commitment to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions for the sake of the health of the planet; it demonstrates that Brazil is "keeping its promises". However, it warns that Brazil may face increased pressure to deforestation at faster rates by the world's "demand for agricultural produce".
The last point especially shows how inter-connected the world is whether it is acknowledged or not. One country such as Brazil can make every effort to completely stop the deforestation of their Amazon forests, but unless there is cooperation from other parts of the world, their valiant efforts will prove in vain.
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