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10 Nov 2024

Brazil Grapples with Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Single Fire Incident in Pernambuco
Brazil Grapples with Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Single Fire Incident in Pernambuco

Brazil, a country with a vast expanse of over 850 million hectares, has witnessed a significant decline in its tree cover. The country's tree cover extent, which once spanned over 519 million hectares, has experienced a net loss of approximately 28 million hectares, marking a 5.93% decrease. This loss is primarily attributed to shifting agriculture, which accounts for a substantial portion of the tree cover loss, followed by forestry activities, urbanization, and wildfires.

The latest incident reported from the State of Pernambuco highlights the ongoing challenges Brazil faces with environmental degradation. On November 10, 2024, a fire alert was issued, adding to the country's long history of environmental incidents. Over the years, shifting agriculture has been the leading cause of tree cover loss, with an alarming figure of over 2.60 million hectares affected. Forestry activities have also contributed significantly, with over half a million hectares lost.

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Wildfires, although contributing to a smaller fraction of the loss, have had a notable impact, with over a thousand hectares succumbed to fire. Urbanization continues to pose a threat to Brazil's green cover, with thousands of hectares cleared for development. The cumulative effect of these drivers has led to a staggering emission of billions of milligrams of CO2 equivalent, exacerbating the global climate crisis.

As Brazil continues to tackle these environmental challenges, the single fire incident in Pernambuco serves as a reminder of the persistent threat of tree cover loss and its broader implications for the country's ecological balance and climate commitments.

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