Climate Activists Celebrate Lula’s Win in Brazil, but Warn the Fight Is Far From Over
Environmentalists worldwide are celebrating the re-election of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a win for the Amazon’s future and global…
Inside Climate News reports: Environmentalists worldwide are celebrating the re-election of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a win for the Amazon’s future and global climate policy.
The three-term incumbent narrowly defeated right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who climate activists warned would have stripped away environmental policies and institutions protecting the world’s largest rainforest if elected.
This environment story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Climate Activists Celebrate Lula, Warn the Fight Is Far and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio.
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