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Deforestation issues in the Amazon Rainforest region

From CNN – Suzanne Pelletier reports on deforestation issues in the Amazon Rainforest region.

Earth’s Frontiers travels deep into the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve in the equatorial western Amazon to research endangered species.

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Ecuador pledges no oil drilling in Amazon reserve

BBC News reports here: Ecuador has agreed to refrain from drilling for oil in a pristine Amazon rainforest reserve in return for up to $3.6bn (£2.26bn) in payments from rich countries.

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