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The Amazon has lost an area larger than Spain in 40 years
Some 52 million hectares of natural land have been lost in the Brazilian Amazon region since 1985 – an area larger than Spain. Nationwide,…
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Colombia reports 33% drop in deforestation in early 2025, with major progress in Amazon parks
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia saw a 33% drop in deforestation in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the…
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Brazilian justice orders government to seize lands with proven illegal deforestation
Brasilia, BRAZIL (AP) — A justice on Brazil 's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the federal government to seize private properties when…
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Brazil's Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
Brazil's Amazon rainforest experienced its highest number of fires in 17 years in 2024, government data published Wednesday showed, after…
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Brazil court suspends law cutting tax breaks for firms with deforestation soy commitment
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - A justice on Brazil's top court on Thursday suspended a law from the country's top soy-producing state that…
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Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where…