

Money invested in protecting nature can bring huge financial returns, according to a major investigation into the costs and benefits of the natural world.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8357723.stm
A diary of the journey along the controversial BR-319 between Porto Velho and Manaus for 10 days from 24 October.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8314407.stm
Phtots of the journey can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bbcworldservice/collections/72157622634394304/