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Amazon deforestation Jan-Aug 2023: 2,053 km², 74% below 2022 peak

Brazil's Amazon lost 2,053 km² of forest from January to August 2023, a 2% increase over the same period in 2025 but 74% lower than 2022's record high. The data indicates a significant slowdown in deforestation, likely reflecting policy shifts, though the year-over-year uptick suggests continued pressure.

Poder3602 days agoBRCredibility 42%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score5.3
Model confidence0.7
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.4

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#deforestation#amazon#brazil#environment#climate-policy

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Amazon rainforest

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