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Deforestation in South America Aggravates the Climate Crisis and Threatens Biodiversity and Water

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Deforestation in South America continues to be one of the world’s greatest environmental threats. A new UN report reveals that the region lost nearly 41 million hectares of forest between 2015 and 2025, becoming the world’s most forested territory over the last decade. The disappearance of more than ten million hectares of primary forests, considered essential for biodiversity, carbon storage and climate regulation, reflects the huge gap between…

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Deforestation in South America continues to be one of the world’s greatest environmental threats. A new UN report reveals that the region lost nearly 41 million hectares of forest between 2015 and 2025, becoming the world’s most forested territory over the last decade. The disappearance of more than ten million hectares of primary forests, considered essential for biodiversity, carbon storage and climate regulation, reflects the huge gap between…

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South America saw 41 million hectares of forests disappear between 2015 and 2015 indicated a report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Desa).The entry South America records the largest loss of forests on the planet aparece primero en NODAL.

Fact Sheet: Global tropical forest loss slowed by 36% in 2025, but Latin America faces an environmental crisis, especially in Brazil and Bolivia. Brazil leads in deforestation, although with a 42% reduction. Tap for full context. Context: Deforestation has been a persistent problem in Latin America. In 2025, several countries implemented environmental policies to reduce it. However, Brazil remains the country with the greatest forest loss. Boliv…

South America saw 41 million hectares of forests disappear between 2015 and 2015, more than any other region of the world, said a report of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Desa) released on Tuesday 12. That loss includes more than 10 square meters of...

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Aporrea broke the news on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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