Tag: Deforestation
South America: Everyone wants to protect the Amazon – Politics
The eight states covered by the rainforest have agreed to curb deforestation. This is essential in the fight against the climate crisis. But are the promises enough? One thing is…
South American countries in the Amazon form an alliance “to fight against deforestation”
Although it lacks ambition according to environmental organizations, a step was taken on Tuesday to protect the Amazon rainforest. During a summit in Belém, Brazil, the South American countries of…
Gathered in Brazil, the Amazon countries create an alliance against deforestation
Brazilian President Lula speaks during a meeting of the eight member countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization, in Belem, Brazil, in a photo released August 8 by the Brazilian…
Deforestation in the Amazon divided by three in July
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon was almost three times lower last month than in July 2022, according to official data released Thursday by the Lula government. This drop is all…
Environment: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is falling
Environment Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is falling The Amazon rainforest is considered a CO2 store and has an important function in the international fight against climate change. photo ©…
Deforestation: Hope grows in Brazil’s forests
Fewer trees are being felled in the Amazon region under President Lula than under his predecessor Bolsonaro. But so far it is only a regionally limited trend – the world…
Deforestation down 31% in first five months under Lula
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 31% in the first five months of the Lula government, from January to May, compared to the same period in 2022, according to…
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest down by almost a third
President Lula wants to create additional protected areas Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest down by almost a third Since Brazilian President Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected, deforestation in the…
Deforestation in the Brazilian rainforest has decreased significantly
Status: 08.06.2023 07:39 a.m According to the government, significantly less rainforest has been destroyed in the Brazilian Amazon since the beginning of the year than in the previous year. President…
Environment: Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon region has fallen significantly
Environment Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has fallen significantly The sun shines through the rainforest canopy near the northern Brazilian city of Belem. photo © Annette Riedl/dpa During the tenure of…