Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
According to BBC News, the Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
This environment story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Amazon and Jair Bolsonaro.
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- Amazon, Jair Bolsonaro
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- Environment
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