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How organized crime is destroying the rain forests Oct 2nd 2012, 14:49 The phrase "organized crime" typically conjures up images of drug trafficking or stolen-car rings. But it turns out that the illegal logging trade is just as lucrative — and far more destructive. Between 50 to 90 percent of all forestry in tropical areas is now controlled by criminal groups, according to a new report (pdf) from the United Nations and Interpol. Read full article >>

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