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Rainforests at risk because of low oil prices

Published on 23 Jun 2003

The Indonesian-based Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) says low world oil prices will translate into increased pressure on rainforests. The organisation says that while the prospect of Iraqi oil flooding the market and pushing down fuel prices is good news for consumers, it could be devastating for tropical forests.