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Hotspots Losing Forests at Record Speed

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Forest loss surges across tropical regions in 2026, with deforestation rates climbing sharply due to agriculture, fires, and mining. These trends amplify environmental damage, stripping away carbon sinks and wildlife habitats while disrupting global weather patterns. Amazon Basin Grapples with Intense Hotspots The Brazilian Amazon stands out as a primary hotspot, where highways like BR-163 … Read more

Global forest loss tops record as wildfires drive destruction

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Wildfires are seen in San Marcos Sierra, Cordoba province, Argentina, on Sept 23, 2024. (PHOTO / AFP) Global loss of tropical and boreal forests surged to a record high last year as unprecedented temperatures fueled fires, releasing more than four times the emissions of all air travel in 2023. That’s according to the latest annual … Read more