Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls 68% in April
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell 68% in April from the previous year, preliminary government data showed today, a positive reading for President Luiz Inácio 'Lula' da Silva as it represents the first major drop under his watch.
Lula won last year’s election pledging to end deforestation after years of surging destruction under his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro, but has faced continued challenges since taking office as environmental agency IBAMA grapples with lack of staff.
Official data from space research agency INPE showed that 328.7 km² (126.9 mi²) were cleared in the Brazilian Amazon last month, below the historical average of 455.7 km² for the month.
That interrupted two consecutive months of higher deforestation, with land clearing so far this year now down 40.4% to 1,173 km².
At: https://buenosairesherald.com/business/agro/deforestation-in-brazils-amazon-falls-68-in-april
Brazilian Amazon deforestation was down 40% in the first four months of President Lula da Silva's tenure - including 68% in April.
An area the size of Denmark was deforested under his right-wing predecessor Jair Bolsonaro - a 60% increase from the prior four years - amid slashed protection efforts and funding, and his openly calling for more farming and mining on rain forests and other protected lands.
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If only he can accomplish his goals in the time allotted to him. Everyone knows he will be working on it ceaselessly.
Thank you, peppertree. 
