Global Deforestation Slows, W.R.I. Report Finds. But Wildfires Are Taking a Toll.

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Global Deforestation Slows, W.R.I. Report Finds. But Wildfires Are Taking a Toll.

Updated 4 days ago
The New York Times
Al Jazeera
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In 2025, the world razed less forest than any other year in the last decade. The bad news: global warming is making wildfires more frequent and intense. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include The New York Times, Al Jazeera.

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Global Deforestation Slows, W.R.I. Report Finds. But Wildfires Are Taking a Toll.
The New York Times4/29/2026

Global Deforestation Slows, W.R.I. Report Finds. But Wildfires Are Taking a Toll.

In 2025, the world razed less forest than any other year in the last decade. The bad news: global warming is making wildfires more frequent and intense.

‘Encouraging’: Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Lean Left
4/29/2026

‘Encouraging’: Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year

The pace of tropical forest destruction eased last year from a record high but has remained at alarming levels, according to a new study that praises “decisive government action”. The world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of tropical primary rainforest in 2025 – down 36 percent from the previous year.