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Brazilian Deforestation Shows Significant Drop

Deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado biomes in Brazil significantly decreased in the last year, but concerns remain about hidden deforestation methods and the need for continued vigilance.

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Climate ChangeEnvironmentBrazilAmazonDeforestationCerrado

Instituto Nacional De Pesquisas Espaciais (Inpe)Instituto Brasileiro Do Meio Ambiente E Dos Recursos Renováveis (Ibama)Observatório Do ClimaWwf-BrasilGreenpeace

Marina SilvaGeraldo AlckminLuiz Inácio Lula Da SilvaDonald TrumpMarcio AstriniMariana Napolitano

How much CO2 emissions were avoided due to the reduced deforestation?: The reduction in Amazon deforestation is a significant achievement, preventing the emission of around 400 million tons of CO2. This is comparable to Argentina's annual emissions and represents a positive step in climate change mitigation.
What are the main factors contributing to the decrease in deforestation?: The decrease in deforestation is largely attributed to increased government efforts, including greater fines for environmental infractions and improved satellite monitoring technology. However, concerns remain about hidden deforestation methods and the need for continued vigilance.
What was the percentage change in Cerrado deforestation compared to the previous period?: Cerrado deforestation also decreased by 25.7% compared to the previous period, reversing a five-year trend of increases. The Matopiba region, a major agricultural area, still accounted for a significant portion (76%) of the deforestation.
What was the percentage decrease in Amazon deforestation compared to the previous period?: Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest decreased by 30.6% between August 2023 and July 2024, totaling 6,288 square kilometers. This is the lowest area in the last nine years and is attributed to integrated government actions and increased fines.
What are the different perspectives of environmental organizations on the decrease in deforestation?: Various organizations, including the Observatório do Clima and WWF-Brasil, view the decrease in deforestation as positive, but warn that further action is needed to reach zero deforestation. They emphasize the importance of continued monitoring and addressing issues like the use of agrochemicals.

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