Articles by Tracy Elsen
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Friday
March 11
2011Deep in the Amazon: Ouro Verde’s Quest for Preservation, Profit
The Brazilian state of Mato Grosso ("tall trees") is named for the majestic Amazonian rainforests, but also has one of the highest rates of deforestation in Brazil. Luis Laranja started Ouro Verde, which buys, processes and sells high-quality Brazil nuts and products, while profitably preserving 1.3 million hectares of Amazonian forest.
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