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Paragominas Transforms: 80% Deforestation Drop Sparks Sustainability

1/8/2025

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Once a deforestation hotspot, Paragominas, Brazil, has blossomed into a beacon of sustainability thanks to former mayor Adnan Demachki. Since 2008, deforestation plummeted by 80%, while environmental education flourished. Today, lush forests blanket 67% of the area, boosting income and education, even as the community grapples with crime and sewage issues.

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Once a deforestation hotspot, Paragominas, Brazil, has blossomed into a beacon of sustainability thanks to former mayor Adnan Demachki. Since 2008, deforestation plummeted by 80%, while environmental education flourished. Today, lush forests blanket 67% of the area, boosting income and education, even as the community grapples with crime and sewage issues.