Amazon primary forest loss reaches 15%, nearing 25% tipping point: MAAP

MAAP reports the Amazon has lost 15% of its primary forest, approaching the estimated 25% threshold for a potential tipping point. The finding underscores accelerating deforestation and raises concerns about irreversible ecosystem degradation. The claim is based on MAAP's analysis, but the exact methodology and current rate of loss remain to be fully verified.

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