Brazil leads decline in global rainforest destruction
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- Category: Environment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 09:04 UTC
- Sources: Climate Home News
A recent survey shows that forest destruction in the tropics decreased by over a third in 2025, primarily due to Brazil's strengthened environmental protection. This led to a record low in forest loss not caused by fires.
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