Amazon Deforestation Increase Prompts Germany to Cut $39.5M in Funding to Brazil

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By Deutsche WelleAug 14, 2019, 1:21 pm207 pts
Germany said Saturday it would suspend aid to Brazil aimed at helping protect the Amazon forest in light of the stark increase in rainforest clearings since President Jair Bolsonaro took office. "The policy of the Brazilian government in the Amazon raises doubts as to whether a consistent reduction of…

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