Amazon deforestation increasing under Bolsonaro’s government

Under President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil saw a 9.5% increase in deforestation in 2020, following a 34% rise in 2019. This deforestation rate is the highest in 12 years, causing Brazil to miss its climate change law target of reducing deforestation to 3900 square kilometers. The 2020 deforested area was 11,088 square kilometers, significantly exceeding the target. The Amazon rainforest, crucial for absorbing carbon dioxide, is threatened by these increases, which are linked to Bolsonaro's policies that weaken inspection bodies combating deforestation and land theft.

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