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Andean Group - April 2014 (ISSN 1741-4466)
Bolivia flooding raises concerns about deforestation
The recent floods in Bolivia, which killed at least 60 people, prompted concerns about the potential impact of new ‘mega-dams’ in neighbouring Brazil [RA-14-03]. However, they have also re-focused attention on another environmental issue of growing concern in the Andean region – deforestation.
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