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 IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished18:26 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished18:26 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Brazil says Amazon deforestation fell to the lowest level since 1988”
Brazil says Amazon deforestation fell to its lowest level since 1988
Key points
- Brazilian government reports annual Amazon deforestation at its lowest since records began in 1988.
- Satellite data show 3,335 square kilometers (1,300 sq miles) lost from Aug 2025 to July 2026.
- Deforestation under Lula da Silva reduced by 71% since 2023.
- Policy plan PPCDAm revived to strengthen monitoring, enforcement, and sustainable economy.
- Experts say progress could sustain zero-deforestation by 2030 amid political uncertainty.
Other reports
- 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”
- 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.