Less Amazon Forest Was Cleared
New figures show a large fall, but forest loss continues.
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Source: Brazil Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, 2026-10-16.
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Vocabulary
- Environment
- the natural world and the conditions around us
- Climate
- the usual weather conditions of a place over a long period
- Source
- the person, organization, or document that provides information
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What happened in this story, and why does it matter?
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New figures show a large fall, but forest loss continues. Add one supporting fact from the article.
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- NASA compares coastal lighting before and after Hurricane Isaias.
- NASA reports rising fires during drought.
- New figures show a large fall, but forest loss continues.
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