Preserving the Amazon rainforest remains a significant challenge for all countries that share it. However, according to the latest 20-year data from Global Forest Watch, Bolivia and Brazil are leading in forest loss, with 9.06% and 8.46% respectively. “Forest loss” refers to removing or dying tree cover, not necessarily from deforestation. This loss can stem […]
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