Brazil’s Amazon Deforestation Slows to Lowest Level Since 2016
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation slows by nearly half compared to last year, marking the largest reduction since 2016, as per government satellite data.
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Brazil’s Amazon deforestation slows by nearly half compared to last year, marking the largest reduction since 2016, as per government satellite data.
Colombia achieves its lowest deforestation rates in 23 years, with a 36% drop in 2023. Government programs and peace talks contribute to preserving the Amazon rainforest.
Brazil reports an 11.6% decrease in deforestation in 2023, losing 1.83 million hectares of native vegetation. The Amazon and Cerrado biomes account for over 85% of the loss.
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to a six-year low in early 2024, signaling progress in conservation efforts under President Lula’s administration.
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