Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and Its Environmental Impact - Current Situation in the 2020s

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and Its Environmental Impact - Current Situation in the 2020s

As the 2020s progress, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest remains severe, with over 1 million hectares lost annually between 2021 and 2023. The primary causes include agricultural expansion, cattle ranching, illegal logging, and mining. The Amazon accounts for about 25% of the world's carbon storage, and its forests absorb approximately 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually. However, deforestation has significantly reduced this capacity, with around 1.5 billion tons of carbon dioxide be...