Tropical Forest Loss Eases After Record Year
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 01:34 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Researchers reported a 36% decrease in tropical primary rainforest loss, down to 4.3 million hectares last year from 2024's record high. The World Resources Institute and University of Maryland collaborated on the study.
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