How Bolsonaro's statements destroyed the rainforest

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Sep 28, 2026, 8:20 pm108 ptsTrending
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro contributed to deforestation through statements opposing forest conservation, according to an international study led by the University of Bonn. The study found that destruction of the Amazon rainforest accelerated when Bolsonaro and his ministers posted messages…

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