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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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The Brazilian government is hailing its reduced annual rate of deforestation—now approximately 700,000 hectares per year (2,700 square miles, an area the size of Shanghai)—as an “ historic figure ”, according to Carlos Minc, the country’s environment minister. “ We are not aiming to let anyone off the hook.

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Some 800,000 are also sold each year in South East Asia, he says, where they replace the noisy and smelly petrol scooters that are ubiquitous in many places. Typically, an electric bike can run for 30-50 kilometres (20-30 miles) between charges. Advertising info Legal disclaimer Accessibility Privacy policy Terms & Conditions Help.