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.
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“Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls to all-time low ahead of pivotal election vote”
Amazon deforestation hits all-time low ahead of Brazil election
Key points
- Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon fell to a record low over the 12 months through July.
- About 3,335 sq km of jungle were destroyed, down 42% from the previous period.
- Previous low was 4,571 sq km in 2011-2012; earlier mid-90s highs approached 30,000 sq km.
- Inpe’s Prodes satellite programme measures August-July to minimize cloud cover effects.
- Election runoff is October 25 between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, with differing rainforest agendas.
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
- 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”
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“Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon falls to the lowest level in nearly 40 years”
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The 3,335-square-kilometre loss is down 41.8% in a year and 71.2% since 2022.