The New York Times
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2021-11-19
Amazon Deforestation Soars to 15-Year High
Brazil committed this month to end illegal deforestation in eight years, but a government report raises questions about its intent and ability to meet that target.
The Washington Post
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2021-11-19
Brazil’s Amazon hit by worst deforestation since 2006
Brazil’s Amazon lost more rainforest over the past year than any year since 2006, data showed, with some activists blaming President Bolsonaro's policies.
CNBC
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2021-11-19
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest hits 15-year high, data shows
The data comes just weeks after Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signed an agreement at the COP26 climate summit pledging to end deforestation by 2030.
Sky News
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2021-11-19
Brazil deforestation: Number of trees cut down in Amazon reaches highest level since 2006
Environment Minister Joaquim Pereira Leite admits the deforestation amounts to a series of "crimes", but says increased protections have recently been introduced.
The BBC
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2021-11-19
Brazil: Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years
The figures come after Brazil promised to end the practice by 2030 during the COP climate summit.
Reuters
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2021-11-19
Spike in Amazon deforestation draws shock, ups pressure on Brazil
Diplomats expressed shock and disappointment on Friday at new data revealing higher-than-expected deforestation in Brazil's Amazon this year, saying it increases pressure on President Jair Bolsonaro's government to do more to stop the destruction.
Reuters
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2021-11-18
Brazil's Amazon deforestation surges to 15-year high, undercutting government pledge
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest soared 22% in a year to the highest level since 2006, the government's annual report showed on Thursday, undercutting President Jair Bolsonaro's assurances that the country is curbing illegal logging.