By Alison McGowan, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As one of the largest countries on the planet, Brazil has one of the most diverse eco-systems. However it suffers from large-scale deforestation in the Amazon region, as well as other environmental concerns that most other countries face. In Rio, the challenges of keeping up with garbage is a serious concern as landfills are overwhelmed, a situation exasperated by the millions of local and tourist Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here