Brazil reports nine-year low in Amazon deforestation as losses drop by 30.6%

news.yahoo.com — November 7, 2024 at 05:01 AM UTC

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has dropped to its lowest level in nine years, according to the government. From August 2023, deforestation decreased by 30.6%, with 6,288 square kilometers of forest lost. This decline follows a year marked by severe droughts and wildfires. The Brazilian government aims to combat forest loss, aligning with President Lula's commitment to halt illegal deforestation by 2030. Additionally, deforestation in the Cerrado region fell by 25.7%, with 8,174 square kilometers affected. The Amazon rainforest has lost about 20% of its area over the past century due to various human activities.

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