88 million hectares of Amazon rainforest deforested, equal to Germany and France combined, over 40 years.

The Amazon rainforest has lost an area equivalent to Germany and France combined due to deforestation over the past 40 years, amounting to 88 million hectares. This loss, primarily from mining and agriculture, has reduced the Amazon's plant cover by 12.5% from 1985 to 2023. The deforestation exacerbates droughts and wildfires across South America, releasing significant carbon dioxide and threatening the livelihoods of millions living along its rivers.

September 23, 2024
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