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Brazil· FortalezaBrazil's Amazon Deforestation Drops to Record Low
Brazil's space research agency reports a sharp decrease in Amazon rainforest deforestation, reaching the lowest rate since data collection began.
Background
The Amazon rainforest, vital for global climate regulation and biodiversity, has faced decades of extensive deforestation due to agriculture, logging, and mining. International pressure and domestic policy shifts have aimed to curb this destruction, with varying degrees of success across different administrations.
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Brazil's Amazon Deforestation Drops to Record Low
First report 8h agoLast update 8h agoScientists welcome the significant drop in Amazon deforestation rates, acknowledging it as the lowest recorded, but caution about the rainforest's continued vulnerability.
Amazon Deforestation Drops to Lowest Level in 40 Years
First report 11h agoLast update 8h agoReports indicate a sharp decline in Amazon deforestation, reaching the lowest rate in four decades.
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