Global Rainforest Destruction Surged in 2020, Study Finds

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By Deutsche WelleMar 31, 2021, 1:32 pm353 pts
A new study published Wednesday found that the destruction of primary forest increased by 12% in 2020, impacting ecosystems that store vast amounts of carbon and shelter abundant biodiversity. Brazil saw the worst losses, three times higher than the next highest country, the Democratic Republic of Congo,…

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