By Mauricio Angelo
BRASILIA, April 19 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Brazil s updated national climate change plan would allow the country to step up forest losses to a rate 78% above those before President Jair Bolsonao took office and 20% above last year s levels, Brazilian researchers said.
As Bolsonaro prepares to take part in U.S. President Joe Biden s international climate summit this week, Brazil s plan - announced in December - shows a lack of ambition to tackle climate change that could undermine global efforts, they said.
Bolsonaro s administration has overseen large-scale expansion of farming, ranching and mining in the Amazon and other natural areas of Brazil as the country pursues economic development.
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