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Farmland is seen next to the Amazon rainforest in Mato Grosso state
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Farmland is seen next to the Amazon rainforest in Mato Grosso state
Aerial view shows farmland next to the Amazon rainforest in Mato Grosso state August 9, 2005. The Brazilian government announced the latest data on deforestation of the Amazon Basin, with a total of 26, 130 square km (10, 089 square miles) of rainforest destroyed, equivalent to more than nine football fields every minute, during the 12-month period ending in August, 2004. The Amazon is home to up to 30 percent of the planets animal and plant species. REUTERS/Bruno Domingos BD/KS also see GF1DVXADCRa - RP6DRMUPZHAB
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This aerial view captures the stark contrast between farmland and the Amazon rainforest in Mato Grosso state, Brazil. The print serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of deforestation on one of Earth's most precious ecosystems. Taken on August 9,2005, it coincided with the Brazilian government's announcement of alarming data regarding deforestation in the Amazon Basin. The figures revealed that an astonishing 26,130 square kilometers (10,089 square miles) of rainforest had been destroyed during the preceding 12-month period ending in August 2004. To put this into perspective, it is equivalent to more than nine football fields being cleared every minute. This staggering rate highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect this vital habitat. The Amazon rainforest is not only renowned for its breathtaking beauty but also its incredible biodiversity. It is estimated that up to 30 percent of all animal and plant species on our planet call this region home. Therefore, each patch of farmland encroaching upon this natural wonder represents a loss not only for Brazil but for humanity as a whole. Through Bruno Domingos' lens, we are confronted with both awe-inspiring landscapes and heartbreaking destruction. This image stands as a poignant symbol urging us to take action against deforestation and preserve our planet's irreplaceable treasures before they vanish forever.
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