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Amazon rainforest destruction in Brazil rises again Figures confirm Amazon rainforest destruction rate
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The rate of destruction of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil has increased for a second year running. New figures show a slight increase in the rate of destruction of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil in the 12 months to the end of July 2013.
Brazilian government figures show deforestation was up by 29% in the 12 months up to the end of July 2013. Statistics from the Brazilian government show deforestation was up by 29%, slightly higher than the provisional figure of 28% released in November.
Satellite data showed that almost 6,000 sq km (2,315 sq miles) of forest were cleared during that period.Satellite data showed that almost 6,000 sq km (2,315 sq miles) of forest were cleared during that period.
The largest increases in deforestation were seen in the states of Para and Mato Grosso, where most of Brazil's agricultural expansion is taking place.The largest increases in deforestation were seen in the states of Para and Mato Grosso, where most of Brazil's agricultural expansion is taking place.
More than 1,000 sq km (390 sq miles) have been cleared in each state.More than 1,000 sq km (390 sq miles) have been cleared in each state.
Last year, the Brazilian authorities said there had been a 28% rise in deforestation. The increase has reversed several years of decline.
That reversed several years of decline.
The worst year since the Brazilian government began tracking deforestation was 2004, when almost 30,000 sq km (11,580 sq miles) of forest were lost.The worst year since the Brazilian government began tracking deforestation was 2004, when almost 30,000 sq km (11,580 sq miles) of forest were lost.
Besides agricultural expansion, the rebound in deforestation is due to illegal logging and the invasion of public lands adjacent to big infrastructure projects in the Amazon, such as roads and hydroelectric dams.Besides agricultural expansion, the rebound in deforestation is due to illegal logging and the invasion of public lands adjacent to big infrastructure projects in the Amazon, such as roads and hydroelectric dams.
Correction 23 September 2014: This report has been amended to clarify that the government figures are a revision of previous estimates rather than a new set of statistics.