The president claimed a government monitoring agency had released deforestation data with the intent to harm Brazil’s image abroad, a decision that incited protests from environmental organizations.
Tag: Amazon Jungle
Under Brazil’s Far Right Leader, Amazon Protections Slashed and Forests Fall
Cutting down trees at the current rate could lead to runaway deforestation, environmentalists say. But President Bolsonaro is sticking to his promise to curb enforcement.
Illegal Mining, ‘Worse Than at Any Other Time,’ Threatens Amazon, Study Finds
Researchers identified 2,312 illegal mining sites in six nations, and highlighted their toxic effects. Activists fear that Brazil’s new president will encourage even more mining.