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Lula cuts Amazon deforestation but expands oil ambitions
Original: Lula's mixed environmental record has brought less deforestation but more oil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's environmental record is drawing scrutiny: his government has sharply reduced deforestation in the Amazon compared with his predecessor, fulfilling a key climate pledge. At the same time, his administration is pushing to expand oil production, including new offshore exploration. Supporters credit the drop in forest loss as a major climate win, while critics argue the drive for more oil undermines Brazil's credibility as an environmental leader.
Why now: Lula's dual record of lower deforestation and increased oil expansion is currently being debated as Brazil balances climate leadership against economic interests.
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