Spike in Amazon deforestation draws shock, ups pressure on Brazil
Published: Nov 20, 2021 2:39 AM | Updated: Nov 20, 2021 3:01 AM
Diplomats expressed shock and disappointment on Friday at new data revealing higher-than-expected deforestation in Brazil's Amazon this year, saying it increases pressure on President Jair Bolsonaro's government to do more to stop the destruction.
Evidence that Brazil sat on the data for three weeks before announcing it also drew outrage from non-governmental organizations.
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