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Amazon governor revokes forest protection in re-election bid

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Governor of the Brazilian state of Rondonia on Friday revoked the protection of a large swath of Amazon forest. Marcos Rocha, a staunch ally of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, signed a decree that abolished the Soldado da Borracha Ecological Station. The measure, likely to be challenged in court, opens the door for increased deforestation in the area.

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Associated Press News

Amazon governor revokes forest protection in re-election bid

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In an effort to get more votes and win reelection, the governor of the Brazilian state of Rondonia on Friday revoked the protection of a large swath of Amazon forest. Marcos Rocha, a staunch ally of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, signed a decree that abolished the Soldado da Borracha Ecological Station, which is 1,790 square kilometers (691 square miles).

1 year ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Amazon governor revokes forest protection in re-election bid

In a last-minute effort to win reelection on Sunday, the governor of Rondonia, in the Brazilian Amazon, revoked the protected designation of a large swath of forest about twice the size of New York City

1 year ago

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KRDO

Amazon governor revokes forest protection in re-election bid

By FABIANO MAISONNAVE Associated PressRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In an effort to get more votes and win reelection, the governor of the Brazilian state of Rondonia on Friday revoked the protection of a large swath of Amazon forest. Marcos Rocha, a staunch ally of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, signed a decree that abolished the Soldado da Borracha Ecological Station, which is 1,790 square kilometers (691 square miles).In the decree, Rocha stated…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Amazon governor revokes forest protection in re-election bid - Local News 8

by FABIANO MAISONNAVERIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In an effort to get more votes and win reelection, the governor of the Brazilian state of Rondonia on Friday revoked the protection of a large swath of Amazon forest. Marcos Rocha, a staunch ally of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, signed a decree that abolished the Soldado da Borracha Ecological Station, which is 1,790 square kilometers (691 square miles).In the decree, Rocha stated that the goal wa…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Coast Reporter

Amazon governor revokes forest protection in re-election bid

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In an effort to get more votes and win reelection, the governor of the Brazilian state of Rondonia on Friday revoked the protection of a large swath of Amazon forest.

1 year ago·Sechelt, Canada

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Flin Flon Reminder

Amazon governor revokes forest protection in re-election bid

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In an effort to get more votes and win reelection, the governor of the Brazilian state of Rondonia on Friday revoked the protection of a large swath of Amazon forest.

1 year ago·Flin Flon, Canada

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