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Deforestation surges in Brazil Atlantic Forest: report

Summary by Ground News

Brazil's Atlantic Forest lost 21,642 hectares (53,479 acres) of forest cover last year. Deforestation has surged in Brazil under President Jair Bolsonaro, whom critics accuse of gutting environmental protection programs. The less-known Atlantic Forest is a critical buffer against climate change, experts say.

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Buenos Aires Times

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Deforestation surges in Brazil Atlantic Forest: report

Deforestation surged 66 percent last year in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, according to a new report, compounding fears over the rampant destruction of the Amazon rainforest further north.

4 years ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Observador

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Deforestation grows and devastates the Atlantic Forest in Brazil

Brazilian NGO reports that the Atlantic Forest lost around 21,600 hectares between November 2020 and October 2021, equivalent to more than 20,000 soccer fields.

4 years ago·Lisboa, Portugal

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IBTimes

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Deforestation Surges In Brazil Atlantic Forest: Report

Deforestation surges in Brazil Atlantic Forest: report

4 years ago·New York, United States

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Le Parisien

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Brazil: The Atlantic Forest suffered a 66% increase in deforestation in 2021

Between November 2020 and October 2021, this vast forest lost some 21,600 hectares, the equivalent of more than 20,000 lots.

4 years ago·Paris, France

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Phys.org

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Deforestation surges in Brazil Atlantic Forest: report

Deforestation surged 66 percent last year in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, according to a new report, compounding fears over the rampant destruction of the Amazon rainforest further north.

4 years ago·Douglas, United Kingdom

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