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environment3 years ago•1 min saved

Declining Deforestation: Amazon Rainforest's Encouraging Trend

Satellite data from Brazil's space research agency Inpe indicates that the rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has decreased by 66.1% in August 2023 compared to the same month last year. This reduction is significant as August is historically a month with high deforestation rates. The Brazilian government, under President Lula, has been credited for this decline, with the administration showing determination to combat deforestation. The government aims to completely halt deforestation by 2030 and has recently announced the recognition of two new protected indigenous lands in efforts to safeguard the Amazon.

via BBC|

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environment3 years ago•2 min saved

Significant Drop in Deforestation Rates in Brazil's Amazon

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon dropped by 66.11% in August, reaching its lowest level for the month since 2018, according to satellite data from the Brazilian space research agency. The cumulative deforestation rate for the first eight months of the year is down by 48% compared to the same period in 2022. President Lula celebrated the decline and signed the demarcation of two new Indigenous lands to protect them from illegal activities. While the drop in deforestation is a positive sign for Brazil's environmental policy, more efforts are needed, including traceability and transparency in the trade of commodities.

via Reuters|

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environment3 years ago•3 min saved

"Indigenous Chief Appeals to President Lula: Protect Amazon and People's Rights"

Chief Raoni Metuktire, a prominent Indigenous leader in the Amazon, has called on Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to defend the rights of Indigenous people. In a letter, Raoni demanded the removal of "invaders" from Indigenous territories, inclusion of Indigenous people in discussions on carbon credits, and a concrete position on a court ruling that could strip Indigenous territories of their designations. Raoni also demanded a halt to mining activities and the testing and treatment of Indigenous people affected by mercury exposure. The letter also highlighted the need for more Indigenous territories to safeguard their land.

via The Associated Press|

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politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Brazil's President Lula meets with Pope Francis in Rome.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with Pope Francis at the Vatican in a warm and cordial atmosphere, marking his first visit since being re-elected in 2022. They discussed themes of common interest, including the promotion of peace and reconciliation, the fight against poverty and inequality, respect for indigenous peoples, and protection of the environment. President Lula also extended an invitation to the Pope to visit Brazil for the second time, mentioning the Círio de Nazaré festival in Belém.

via Vatican News|

#brazil #politics #pope-francis