Plans address deforestation, carbon market and biofuels; candidates present distinct goals for forests and measures to reconcile agricultural production and conservation
Climate change and deforestation highlight the divergences in the environmental proposals of the presidential candidates. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) defends targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, continuity of programs for preventing, adapting and responding to extreme climates and strengthening control against deforestation. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) is committed to economic incentives for conservation, flexibilization of env…
Plans address deforestation, carbon market and biofuels; candidates present distinct goals for forests and measures to reconcile agricultural production and conservation