Amazon Rainforest Cutting Down Hits Record Low

New numbers show that less of the Brazilian Amazon is being cut down than ever before.

Good news for the planet: the amount of forest being cut down in the Brazilian Amazon has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded. Experts have been tracking how much of the rainforest is lost each year, and the latest numbers show a big improvement. People are cutting down fewer trees than in past years. This drop is a big deal because the Amazon is home to millions of animals and plants. It also helps keep the Earth’s climate stable by soaking up carbon, which is a gas that can trap heat in the air. This news comes at a very important time. A major vote is coming up soon that could aff…