Satellites Find Greener Pastures
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A major part of Brazil’s economy depends on a grass-fed animal—the cow. Between 1970 and 2006, Brazil doubled its cattle farm productivity, increasing income and helping with global food demands. Today, it is one of the largest cattle producers in the world. But cattle production has come with an environmental cost: the creation of pastures is a main driver for Amazon deforestation.