February 21, 2025 4:03 PM
Colombia deforestation rose 35% in 2024, minister says
Deforestation in Colombia rose 35% in 2024 from a 23-year low the previous year, fueled by an uptick in the Amazon region, Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Thursday. Deforestation reached 1,070 square kilometers (413 square miles) last ye...