Lula Signs Environmental Licensing Bill, Vetoes Provisions

President Lula of Brazil signed a new law about environmental licenses, but he also made some changes.

The original law made it easier for businesses to get permission to start projects, even in areas that need protection.

But some people worried it would hurt the environment.

So, Lula changed the law by removing or changing parts of it.

He wants to make sure the environment is protected and that people who live there are safe.

His office will propose another law to solve the problems created by the changes, including a special license to speed up certain important projects.

This is to balance helping businesses and protecting nature.