Soy fever drives deforestation in Argentina

  • 14 years ago
Argentina is the world's top exporter of soy oil, used largely in biofuels. But that so-called "green" energy comes at a great cost to the country's environment and its indigenous communities, as forests are felled to make room for ever-expanding fields of GM soy. Deforestation is a serious concern for the United Nations which is this year marking the International Year of Forests.Duration: 02:18

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