Amazon Deforestation Fell To Lowest Level Since 1988 - And Silva Wins Reelection
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Since 1988, no less has been cleared in the Amazon. CO2 emissions are also falling. On Sunday, the decision will be taken in a groundbreaking election for the global climate.
Flavio Bolsonaro, a favourite in front of outgoing President Lula before the second round on Sunday, says he shares his goal of ending the illegal deforestation of this "green chick", but at the same time promises to return to the policies of deregulation of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Amazon Deforestation Fell To Lowest Level Since 1988 - And Silva Wins Reelection
Brazil's 80-year-old president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected Sunday, reports the Guardian, "defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power." And the results could impact the climate, suggests the Associated Press, since under da Silva the annual deforestation rate in the Amazon fell to its lowest level since records began in 1988: Official satellite data showed the rainforest lost 3,335 s…
Since 1988, there has never been less grubbing up in the Amazon. Whether this remains the case will be decided on Sunday in the election of fate, which is groundbreaking for the global climate.
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