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 Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished05:09 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished05:09 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record low: Why it matters amid election battle”
Brazil Amazon deforestation falls to a record low of 3,335 km² (Aug 2025–Jul 2026).
Key points
- Amazon deforestation between Aug 2025 and Jul 2026 totaled 3,335 square kilometres.
- This is 41.8 per cent lower than the 5,731 km² prior 12 months.
- Latest figure is the lowest annual deforestation since records began in 1988.
- Environment minister Capobianco called the drop 'stratospheric' at a Brasília news conference.
- Election context surrounds Lula vs. Flávio Bolsonaro, with environmental policy a campaign focus.
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”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms”
- 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
- 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.