Brazilian Rainforest and Climate Change Connections
Brazilians are well aware of how human actions can affect the climate and environment not only in personal proximity also but worldwide, according to a 2010 study by the National Confederation of Industries (CNI).
The survey revealed that nearly 80 percent of Brazilians think global warming is caused by human activities. In comparison, similar surveys said 70 percent of Britons and less than 50 percent of Americans believe similarly. Additionally, the study said that roughly 90 percent of the 2,000 Brazilians interviewed believe climate change is real and is a serious issue. Approximately the same percentage of Europeans think this as well, while only 54 percent of American believe climate change is a major problem.
If action follows belief in Brazil, this could be a step in the right direction for climate change mitigation.
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Saving the Elephants
The Eastern Cape in South Africa was an area once inhabited by freely roaming elephants, concentrated in the thick forests found in the region. Sadly, these elephants no longer exist today, and it is highly unlikely, if not impossible, that you will spot an elephant in the forest. But wildlife conservation projects have brought elephants back into the Eastern Cape, with the Addo Elephant and Kariega National Parks making some noble attempts to restore a healthy elephant population.
Addo Elephant National Park
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