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Lula credited with curbing Amazon deforestation since 2023
Original: @ jimbob Wow. the far right destroys the world. But good news! 👉 Since returning to power in 2022, LULA (President Luiz
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is being praised for stepping up environmental enforcement in Brazil since returning to power in 2022. Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon, which worsened under his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro, has fallen as authorities intensify protection efforts. Commenters contrast Lula's policies with far-right governments elsewhere, calling the turnaround rare good climate news.
Why now: People are highlighting Brazil's drop in Amazon deforestation as rare positive climate news contrasted with far-right environmental policies.
Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaJair BolsonaroBrazilAmazon
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