Monday, February 1, 2010

Haiti's Tragedy Belongs to the Environment

 
 

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Picture credit: NASA

The chronic suffering unleashed by Haiti's earthquake was exacerbated by the country's environmental degradation.  Deforestation has destabilized Haiti's ecosystem, making it unsuitable for farming and vulnerable to natural disasters.


 
 

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