Modification of the Brazilian Forest Code

A modification of the Brazilian Forest Code (Law project 1.876/99) has been proposed. It has passed both houses of Parliament of Brazil. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has vetoed against parts of it.[1] Environmentalists are opposed to the law, saying it leads to further destruction of the Amazon rainforest.[1]It would have opened areas logged illegally before July of 2008 for farming. [1] Rainforest clearing results in the emission of 400 million tons of carbon dioxide.[2] The bill softens forest protection.[2] The Catholic Church urged Rousseff to completely veto the bill.[3] Avaaz, a global activist group, collected 2 million signatures opposing the legislation.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Brazil President Rousseff vetoes parts of forest law". BBC News.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Brazil Forest Code Portions Vetoed By Dilma Rousseff". The Huffington Post.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jonathan Watts. "Brazil's leader vetoes portions of new Amazon rainforest law". the Guardian.