Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops to its lowest level in nine years, falling by 30.6%.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell by 30.6% in the past year, reaching its lowest level in nine years, with 6,288 square kilometers cleared. This improvement follows the prior government's policies that led to increased deforestation. Despite this progress, concerns exist over future deforestation due to upcoming UN climate talks and infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, Brazil's Atlantic Forest also saw a 55% drop in deforestation, thanks to stricter enforcement and monitoring.

November 16, 2024
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