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Primary Sources: [|Speech on the Conferral of the Order of Excellence] In the Speech of the Conferral of the Order of Excellence given in November 2010, Bharrat Jagdeo, the President of the Republic of Guyana gave a speech and talked about the positive changes happening in Brazil. President Bharrat Jagdeo addresses that Brazil has been taking the initiative towards clean energy and slowing deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest. This speech reflects the recognition that Brazil is getting by improving its problems like deforestation. I chose this speech because I thought it was a good example of how other countries are recognizing and congratulating Brazilian efforts to prevent as much deforestation.

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Brazilian authorities are cracking down on deforestation by having local families promise to only take their small quota of lumber. Having these limits on trees is expected to help decrease deforestation by 80% in 2020. This news film reflects the steps that Brazil is taking to protect their trees and lumber. I picked this video because it is a positive example of how Brazil is decreasing deforestation.

Artifacts: [|Brazil Amazon deforestation soars] In 2008, the Brazilian deforestation rate has increased again after just recently being reduced. This increase was a result of farmers cutting down trees for cheap land. This article reflects the hardships of trying to decrease deforestation in such a large country. I picked this article because I think it is a good example of how easy it is to go back to having a bigger problem of deforestation and after awhile of limiting deforestation, the issue can always arise again. [|Deforestation Slows in Brazil] Just recently in December 2010, Brazil has been able to slow the amount of deforestation of the Amazon to 2,500 square miles a year. They have also been able to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This article reflects the environmental accomplishments that countries can achieve. I chose this article because it shows how Brazil's hard work paid off in the end. [|Floresteca Foundation] In Mato Grosso, the Floresteca Foundation has been helping keep Brazilian forestry safe. Floresteca's services have expanded to reach out to communities. This article reflects how other organizations are getting involved in helping aid in deforestation. I picked this article because it shows how one organization was created to just reach out to stop deforestation in Brazil, but is now aiding in social programs for anyone in the community.