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Amazon deforestation down 40 percent so far this year
So far this year, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is down 40 percent from the same period in 2022, according to government data. The drop comes as a win for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has promised to curb forest less.
'Brazil is back': Lula takes over with plans to end deforestation and become a green superpower
Andre Pagliarini: Can Lula save the Amazon? His record shows he might just pull it off
Lula must deliver on the immense promise represented by his third term in office. Brazil’s standing on the world stage and the continued vitality of Brazilian democracy might just depend on it.
Seven reasons to be cheerful about the Amazon in 2023 – and three to be terrified
For anyone who cares about the Amazon rainforest, there will be an extra reason to celebrate the new year countdown in Brazil on 31 December because the first stroke of midnight will mark the last moment in power of Jair Bolsonaro.
Lula faces stiff challenge to fulfil vow to reverse Amazon deforestation in Brazil
President’s predecessor Bolsonaro unleashed record destruction and emboldened loggers, land grabbers and illegal miners.