Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls 68% in April, first major drop under Lula
SAO PAULO, May 12 (Reuters) – Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell 68% in April from the previous year, preliminary government data showed on Friday, a positive reading for President Luiz Inacio 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… […]