Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners
That is the prospect for the Amazon rainforest for at least the next four years if Flávio Bolsonaro holds on to the lead he established this week in the…
The Guardian reports that that is the prospect for the Amazon rainforest for at least the next four years if Flávio Bolsonaro holds on to the lead he established this week in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election.
Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing Amazon deforestation has not led to success at polls More fire, more ash, more crime, more death.
This environment story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Flávio Bolsonaro, Amazon and President Lula.
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Developments affecting the environment are closely tied to public health, economies and how communities prepare for change.
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- Brazil · Americas
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- Flávio Bolsonaro, Amazon, President Lula, Latin America
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- Environment
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