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Brazil's Mato Grosso governor announced on Monday he would veto a state bill that aimed to weaken protections for endangered biomes, following criticism from climate activists. The law would allow areas in the Amazon biome to be converted into Cerrado areas with lower preservation requirements, potentially leading to increased deforestation estimated at 5.2 million hectares. A new bill compliant with environmental laws will be presented within 90 days.

Courtesy: theprint.in