Deforestation
Deforestation in the Atlantic Forest reached its lowest annual level on record in 2025, with a 40 percent drop in the suppression of mature forests, according to data from SOS Mata Atlântica released on Wednesday.
Reported by AI
A rigorous analysis of 44 carbon credit projects found that most reduced deforestation to some degree, yet they issued credits for nearly 11 times more forest protection than actually occurred on average.
New data on September 15, 2025, confirms deforestation is driving a decline in Amazon rainforest rainfall. This exacerbates drought conditions in the region. Conservationists call for stricter protection measures.
May 08, 2026 03:55