Man-made deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest has reached its highest level for four years. Over the past seven months, Mr Bolsonaro and Mr Salles have worked to weaken environmental legislation. Photograph: The rate of deforestation has increased rapidly since Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro took power in January, according to Brazil’s INPE space agency.
Man-made deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest has reached its highest level for four years. Photograph: The rate of deforestation has increased rapidly since Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro took power in January, according to Brazil’s INPE space agency.