Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to record low as pivotal vote looms.
The 3,335-square-kilometre loss is down 41.8% in a year and 71.2% since 2022.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished18:56 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished18:56 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms”
Brazilian Amazon deforestation hits record low before election run-off
Key points
- Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to 3,335 square kilometres, the lowest since 1988.
- Prodes data shows a 41.8% drop year over year, the prior low surpassed by 1,236 sq km.
- Since 2022 Lula's administration cut forest destruction by 71.2% due to enforcement and funding.
- Cerrado deforestation also fell to its lowest since 2001, by 48.4% over four years.
- Political contrast: Lula’s environmental stance vs. Flávio Bolsonaro’s pro-resource policy poses election risks.
Other reports
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“Brazil says Amazon deforestation fell to the lowest level since 1988”
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
“Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls to all-time low - Reuters”
- SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DWSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
- SourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The HinduSourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Hindu
“Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls to all-time low - The Hindu”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
- SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of IndiaSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India
“Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record low: Why it matters amid election battle”
- SourceIeIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at IeSourceIeIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Ie
“Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon falls to the lowest level in nearly 40 years”
- SourceIrishtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at IrishtimesSourceIrishtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Irishtimes
“Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls to all-time low ahead of pivotal election vote”
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The 3,335-square-kilometre loss is down 41.8% in a year and 71.2% since 2022.