Brazil wants to ban sugar cane planting in 90% of Amazon
uk.news.yahoo.com — The government has presented new legislation intended to protect the Amazon from deforestation by banning any new planting of sugar cane, widely cultivated for ethanol production. The legislation would ban new clearing or planting of the crop in more than 90% of Brazil's territory, as well as the construction of new factories in rainforested areas. (Submitted by naturalpapa) More...
Parents On Trial Over Kids' Poisoned Dinner
uk.news.yahoo.com — A couple who murdered their two children with poisoned cannelloni have gone on trial in France. It is alleged the couple believed they could better manage their debt without eight-year-old Melissa and seven-year-old Jason. (Submitted by hdar3415) More...
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