Man who destroyed vast Brazilian forest wins lawsuit
Not only are environmental laws going unenforced, a court has invalidated a major protected area.
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Not only are environmental laws going unenforced, a court has invalidated a major protected area.
RIO DE JANEIRO -- In a move that shocked environmentalists, the government of Brazil's third-largest state has given up a legal fight over protecting a state park in one of the Amazon's most biodiverse areas.
In a move that shocked environmentalists, the state government of Mato Grosso has given up a legal battle to protect a state park located in one of the
Government of Brazil's third-largest state has given up legal fight over protecting state park
The report says lack of enforcement likely stems from weak legal protections of these areas, a longstanding issue.