In the News
Deforestation in Sao Paulo and Chronic Water Shortages
11th December 2017
Here is an article that highlights the crucial role of forests. Sao Paolo may experience devastating water shortages if deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest continues, impacting lives of over twenty million people.
Read: The Amazon effect: how deforestation is starving São Paulo of water
São Paulo could face more devastating water shortages if #farmers continue to clear the #Amazon forest. https://t.co/p9NvLa0UzO @guardian @jonathanwatts #Brazil #deforestation
— GreenPoint Innovations (@GPTInnovations) December 10, 2017
Geoff Riley
Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD conferences in the UK and overseas.
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