Amazon Deforestation Crisis: 92% Surge in May Fuels COP30 Concerns

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon surges 92% in May 2025, raising concerns for COP30. A recent report by ejecentral.com.mx reveals a 9.1% increase in deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon between August 2024 and May 2025. The increase is particularly alarming due to the 92% jump in deforestation during May alone. According to official data from the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE), this surge is largely attributed to the devastating wildfires that affected the region in late 2024. While deforestation has seen a significant decrease in other biomes such as the Pantanal and Cerrado, the Amazon's situation remains a serious environmental crisis. The report raises concerns about Brazil's ability to address this issue before COP30 in November. 'If this negative trend in the Amazon continues into June and July, Brazil could arrive at COP30 facing a major environmental crisis,' states the report. The visual evidence presented in the video shows the extent of the damage, highlighting the urgent need for action.