A new MapBiomas study reveals a million-hectare water loss in nine Amazon countries over a decade. The data spans 2013 to 2022 and varies by country. For example, Brazil saw an increase in water areas. In 2022, Brazil had 18.8 million water-covered hectares, exceeding its 17.8 million average. Moreover, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia showed consistent […]
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