Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon region is climbing, and environmentalists are warning that a new bill passed by Congress could accelerate the damage at an even more alarming rate.
From Rio de Janeiro, reporter Paulo Cabral notes that the legislation has raised red flags among conservation groups across the country. These advocates argue that without robust controls, the new law risks fueling further clearing of the world's largest rainforest.
The Amazon acts as a critical carbon sink and supports unparalleled biodiversity. Fast-tracked tree loss could jeopardize global climate efforts and put countless species—along with indigenous and local communities—at risk.
With details still unfolding, activists and researchers are urging Brazilian authorities to ensure transparency in implementing the bill and to strengthen environmental safeguards before irreversible harm occurs.
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