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Corporate growth still driving deforestation, CDP shows
Description: Although progress is being made, up to US $906bn of company turnover is still tied to global deforestation, an assessment has concluded. A study by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) suggests almost a quarter of company revenues depend on deforestation-linked commodities. These commodities are cattle products, soy, palm oil and timber products. The findings are based on disclosures from 365 investors worth US $22 trillion (£17 trillion). [Source: BBC News]
URL: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-38210577
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Source: BBC News
Publish Date: 12/5/2016
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