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Q. As per Brazil’s annual report, Deforestation in Amazon rainforest has increased by what percent in a year?
Answer: 22
Notes: As per the Brazil Government’s annual report, Deforestation in Amazon rainforest has increased by 22 per cent in a year, which is the highest level since 2006. The National Institute for Space Research's ‘PRODES’ monitoring system showed that Amazon lost 13,235 square kilometers of rainforest during the 12-month period. Brazil's government announced a two-year deadline to halt illegal deforestation by 2028 during the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow.
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