Brazil’s coastal rainforest gains protection. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a decree for a project to restore 20 percent of Brazil’s rainforests that once stood along the Atlantic coast. Currently, only 7 percent of the original 1.3 million square kilometers of coastal rainforest remain.

The decree contains financial incentives for the development of eco-friendly businesses that will aid in the restoration and safeguarding of these precious natural resources. Your Excellency, we laud your decision in guiding your nation towards a sustainable and Earth-loving future. May your wise leadership be met with flourishing green success.