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Dilma’s Dilemma: Urge Brazil to Veto Forest Code

May 16, 2012 | Eye on the Amazon

Destruction of the Amazon rainforest

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Brazilian President Dilma can save the Amazon from destruction. Tell her to veto the new Forest Code!

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Following years of intense pressure from the agribusiness sector, Brazil’s parliament has approved destructive reforms to the country’s forest protection. President Dilma has just 9 remaining days to veto this hatchet job before it becomes law. With the world watching, which side of history will she choose to be on? Will her legacy be Amazon ruin? Or, will she demonstrate courage and act on behalf of future generations?

This article appeared in the New York Times today.

YOU can urge President Dilma to do the right thing for Brazil, the Amazon and the planet. Take action now by signing this petition, tell her to veto the new Forest Code!

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