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Amazon rainforest's future could hinge on Brazil's election

Brazil holds about sixty percent of the Amazon, and climate scientists say the election winner could decide whether it reaches a tipping point; the forest abstains.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on Finally, Some Good News
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBrazil announced last week the lowest Amazon deforestation rate on record, under President Lula, who is seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat is wonderful news! I'm tearing up already. Is the forest safe now?

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorClimate scientists say the winner could decide whether it reaches a tipping point. The AP notes the candidates have barely made it a campaign topic.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBarely a topic? Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself an environmental defender, so what's the plan?

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe has said he doesn't believe climate change is real, and he has offered few details on protecting or financing the forest.

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA defender, then, in the strictest sense of the title.

  7. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBrazil holds about sixty percent of the Amazon, and the Amazon holds no vote.

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The story so far

  1. Brazil votes in a runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro · BBC
  2. Could Lula Be on the Brink of Defeat in Brazil's Election? · The New York Times
  3. Brazil runoff, court scandal, Brewers, Fortnite · The New York Times
  4. Doncic scores 52 as Lakers beat Jazz; Lula wins Brazil · Axios
  5. Lula wins Brazil runoff; Mbappé sinks Barcelona; Rays trail · CNBC
  6. Lula wins fourth term; Bolsonaro rejects results · CBS News
  7. Amazon rainforest's future could hinge on Brazil's election (this story)

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