Watch : Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reaches a record high

Fires raging in the Amazon, often as part of 'slash and burn' clearing practices - Copyright CARL DE SOUZA/AFP or licensors

By Euronews

Published on 12/11/2022 - 14:25•Updated 13/11/2022 - 10:42

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Deforestation in the Brazilian part of the Amazon rainforest has hit a record level, the highest since satellite tracking began in 2015, according to government data.

There are fears that farmers and others are increasing their rates of deforestation, before a new administration under Lula da Silva comes to power in January, which has promised to be tougher on forest loss.