Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls 68% in April, first major drop under Lula

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell 68% in April from the previous year, preliminary government data showed yesterday, a positive reading for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as it represents the first major drop under his watch.

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