Cerrado Deforestation Called a ‘Stain’ on Lula’s Environmental Record

Cerrado vegetation is burned in Minas Gerais, Brazil.  (Photo: Jose Caldas/Brazil Photos/LightRocket via Getty Images) While Amazon deforestation fell nearly 50% in 2023, it rose by almost 43% in the unique and important grassland. OLIVIA ROSANE Jan 15, 2024 (CommonDreams.org) Deforestation in Brazil’s vital Cerrado region jumped by 43% in… Continue reading