Lula's re-election brings hope for the Amazon as deforestation drops to record low
Climate activists in Brazil and beyond are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His…
France 24 reports: Climate activists in Brazil and beyond are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a record decrease in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest, appropriately nicknamed the planet's lungs.
FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.
This environment story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Amazon, President Luiz Inacio Lula and Silva.
Why it matters
Environmental stories like this can have long-term consequences for ecosystems, communities and climate policy.
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- Brazil · Americas
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- France 24
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- Amazon, President Luiz Inacio Lula, Silva, FRANCE
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- Environment
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