Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest hits record high

13 February 2022 - 00:00

By Reuters

Brazil recorded the most deforestation ever in the Amazon rainforest for the month of January, according to government data, as destruction continues to worsen despite the government's recent pledges to bring it under control.

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