http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/the-amazon Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Thu, 21 May 2026 11:53:03 -0400 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:53:03 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/49/from-cutting-trees-to-slashing-emissions-reducing-deforestation-in-brazil By Arielle K. Eirienne - Where, however, does Brazil fit into this equation? Like China and India, Brazil is a prominent, populous developing country and a member of the Group of 8’s ‘Plus-5’ contingent, yet the dialogue on climate protection touches upon this South American state far less often.[1] What can Brazil’s leaders contribute to the global anti-climate change fight, and what political and economic pressures encourage/discourage their action? Unlike China and India, Brazil produces roughly three-quarters of its emissions through deforestation (Blunt 2004); hence, though Brazil must continue... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:32 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/49/from-cutting-trees-to-slashing-emissions-reducing-deforestation-in-brazil