British supermarkets will look at alternatives to Brazilian soy if president Jair Bolsonaro and congress passes new legislation this week to weaken protections for the Amazon rainforest. UK retailers’ most effective response is likely to be a cut in purchases of Brazilian soy, which is a major driver of deforestation. This could be alternative sources of soy and alternatives to soy. Environmental groups say supermarkets need to back these warnings with action if the bills are passed. Greenpeace activists stage a protest against deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in Vienna.

Source: The Guardian May 25, 2021 06:00 UTC