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Report: less rainforest lost in 2025, but fire risk grows

Report: less rainforest lost in 2025, but fire risk grows

The World Resources Institute reports a 36% decrease in tropical rainforest loss compared to the previous record-breaking year. Despite this decline, the overall rate of loss remains high and the risk of wildfires continues to increase.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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