Colombia reports 43% spike in deforestation fuelled by climate change, Amazon worst hit
Deforestation in Colombia surged last year, according to data from the country's environment ministry said on Thursday, as some 113,608 hectares (1,136 square km) were destroyed largely in its Amazon region, 43% more than in the previous year.
Deforestation in Colombia surged last year, according to data from the country's environment ministry said on Thursday, as some 113,608 hectares (1,136 square km) were destroyed largely in its Amazon region, 43% more than in the previous year.
