----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Jamie Woolley, Greenpeace" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 12:36 Subject: Urgent: Tell the Brazilian president to save the Amazon If you are unable to see the message below, click here to view. Email the Brazilian president and tell her to save the Amazon Hello friends, This is urgent: the Amazon rainforest is in immediate danger but you can help save it if you act today. Soon, the Brazilian president will decide whether to approve changes to the laws that safeguard the Amazon. But instead of beefing up protection, these changes will make it much easier to destroy the rainforest. The Brazilian parliament has already voted these amendments through, and the final decision rests with President Dilma. She has the power to block these changes and save the Amazon. Email President Dilma now, asking her to use her veto and save the Amazon If they become law, these changes will have a devastating effect on the rainforest. Not only will it provide an amnesty for those who have illegally deforested their land in the past, but it will open up vast new areas for deforestation. And even though they're still being debated, these forest law changes may already be having an effect. After falling for several years, deforestation rates in the Amazon are on the up - evidence suggests this is because landowners expect the amendments to be approved and are illegally clearing their land, expecting a full pardon when the law changes. President Dilma has the power to stop these crazy amendments before they get onto the statute books. And if she approves them, Dilma will be breaking her own promises. In her previous government role before being elected president, she committed Brazil to an ambitious target to reduce deforestation by 80 per cent in 2020, and make Brazil a leader in tackling climate change. Write to President Dilma now - tell her stand by her promises and block these changes to Brazil's forest laws. Thanks again for your support! Jamie Woolley Forward this email to a friend >> Share on: Facebook Twitter More Greenpeace goodness on the web We're also on Facebook, twitter, YouTube and Flickr - come be our friend! You can also find other Greenpeace supporters in your area and help with our campaigns in our Get Active section. Why have I received this email? Either because you have signed up for the Greenpeace e-bulletin or a friend has forwarded this onto you. How do I unsubscribe? To no longer receive these messages, please click here. How do I donate? To help us keep fighting climate change, defending our oceans and protecting ancient forests, you can make a regular donation by direct debit or a single payment by credit card. Thank you! Where do I send feedback? For feedback on the e-bulletin or the website, please email [email protected]. If you have any questions about membership, email [email protected], quoting your supporter reference number 4800. Greenpeace Ltd, Canonbury Villas, London N1 2PN (registered in London no 1314381, VAT registration no 625951426)