Despite drought, Amazon deforestation alerts hit five-year low

Month-over-month deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon declined for the 13th consecutive month as forest clearing in Earth’s largest rainforest fell to the lowest level in five years. This decrease occurred despite a historic drought in the region, according to data published on Friday by Brazil’s national space research institute, INPE. In April, the area of … Continue reading Despite drought, Amazon deforestation alerts hit five-year low