NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Lifestyle News / Brazilian Amazon lost 18 trees per second in 2021: Study
    Next Article
    Brazilian Amazon lost 18 trees per second in 2021: Study
    Nearly 60% of land deforested was in the Amazon in 2021.

    Brazilian Amazon lost 18 trees per second in 2021: Study

    By Sneha Das
    Jul 19, 2022
    06:33 pm

    What's the story

    The Amazon Rainforest plays a primary role in regulating the world's carbon and oxygen cycles.

    The rainforest is home to 10% of the world's biodiversity and produces 6% of the world's oxygen.

    According to a satellite data-based report released on Monday, the Brazilian Amazon lost about 18 trees per second in 2021!

    The report highlighted that deforestation in Brazil increased by over 20%.

    Area lost

    In 2021, Amazon lost 1.65 million hectares of indigenous vegetation

    The report by Mapbiomas, a network of universities, technology companies, and NGOs, said that in 2021, around 1.65 million hectares (16,557 square kilometers)—an area larger than Northern Ireland—of indigenous vegetation were lost by Brazil.

    In 2020, around 13,789 square kilometers were lost.

    The report added that 2021 witnessed nearly 60% of land deforestation in the Amazon, the world's largest tropical rainforest.

    Factors

    Clearing land for farming is major factor behind deforestation

    Mapbiomas said, "In the Amazon alone, 111.6 hectares per hour or 1.9 hectares per minute were deforested, which is equivalent to about 18 trees per second."

    It further said that clearing land for farming is one of the primary reasons, accounting for almost 97%.

    The report also highlighted that the rising rate of illegal mining was also a major factor behind growing deforestation.

    Tree cover lost

    42,000 square kilometers tree cover lost in last three years

    Brazil lost about 42,000 square kilometers of tree cover in the last three years, coinciding with the presidency of far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro. "Almost the area of the state of Rio de Janeiro," the report added.

    Between January and June 2022, 3,988 square kilometers in the Brazilian Amazon were lost to deforestation, as per data from the country's National Institute of Space Research.

    Accusation

    President Bolsonaro accused of encouraging deforestation in Brazil

    According to government statistics, under the presidency of Bolsonaro, the average annual deforestation in Brazilian Amazon increased by 75% as compared to the previous decade.

    Bolsonaro has been criticized by environmentalists for encouraging the practice of deforestation and forest destruction for monetary gains and for crippling the protection and research agencies.

    Bolsonaro's aggressive policies support ranching and mining, which contributed to a deforestation spike.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Ireland
    Brazil
    Environment
    Jair Bolsonaro

    Latest

    Disney plans new theme park with crystal-castle in Abu Dhabi   United Arab Emirates
    Arijit Singh postpones Abu Dhabi concert amid rising India-Pakistan tensions Arijit Singh
    Netflix watching on TV just got a whole lot smoother Netflix
    India blocks Pakistani content on OTT in new directive Indian Government

    Ireland

    'Fuck off back to India': Irish woman goes on rant India
    Sands of time: Freak tide returns Irish beach after 33-years World
    Maharashtra girl wins 1st Kalpana Chawla scholarship Mumbai
    Stripe: $9.2bn start-up built on seven lines of code Facebook

    Brazil

    Amazon Fires turn personal: Brazil demands apology before accepting aid Emmanuel Macron
    Ahead of launch, Moto G8 Plus's specifications leaked Motorola
    Indians no longer require visas to visit Brazil Jair Bolsonaro
    Brazilian President to be chief guest at Republic Day 2020 Narendra Modi

    Environment

    Few ways in which you can make eco-friendly travel decisions Travel And Tourism
    Mumbai teen honored with international award for environment-related project Mumbai
    Some easy to grow, low maintenance plants for beginners Lifestyle
    A few effective tips to stay protected from air pollution Lifestyle

    Jair Bolsonaro

    Brazil's own Donald Trump: Jair Bolsonaro Brazil
    Jair Bolsonaro, known as 'Tropical Trump', is Brazil's new President Supreme Court Of India
    Donald Trump warns of 'a lot tougher' sanctions on Venezuela Donald Trump
    Republic Day 2020: Things to know about 71st Republic Day India
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025