How much area has the Everglades lost in the past year?
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In recent years, 50 percent of the original Everglades has been lost to agriculture and urban development. This equates to about two million acres. Much of the area is now protected as a national park.
The Everglades has lost approximately 50 percent of its original area, which is about two million acres, mainly due to agriculture and urban development. Recent restoration efforts aim to protect the remaining ecosystems, but specific annual data on area loss might not be readily accessible. Monitoring by various agencies helps track these changes over time.
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