We are losing Earth's greatest biological treasures just as we are beginning to appreciate their true value. Rainforests once covered 14% of the earth's land surface; now they cover a mere 6% and experts estimate that the last remaining rainforests could be consumed in less than 40 years.
The Brazilian Senate passed a bill that weakens Amazon protection just a week ago, with probably far-reaching consequences. To find out more about governments', environmentalists' and scientists' stance, take a look at this article from Nature magazine.
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