Article 2EBJM Burger King animal feed sourced from deforested lands in Brazil and Bolivia

Burger King animal feed sourced from deforested lands in Brazil and Bolivia

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Arthur Neslen
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Campaign group Mighty Earth says aerial drones, satellite imaging and field research show farmers carried out forest-burning for fast food giant's soy suppliers

The hamburger chain Burger King has been buying animal feed produced in soy plantations carved out by the burning of tropical forests in Brazil and Bolivia, according to a new report.

Jaguars, giant anteaters and sloths have all been affected by the disappearance of around 700,000 hectares (1,729,738 acres) of forest land between 2011 and 2015.

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