Deforestation in the Amazon down by 61% in January

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January was the first month on the job for Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who promised to save the Amazon forest. Deforestation was down by 61% compared to January last year, showing Lula is standing behind his word. Yet, the logging is still higher than it was before Bolsonaro’s presidency.

 

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