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.
OriginalSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Brazil: Amazon deforestation lowest in nearly 40 years”
Brazil Amazon deforestation fell to 3,335 km2, lowest since 1988
Key points
- Deforestation in the Amazon totaled 3,335 square kilometers from Aug 2025 to Jul 2026.
- This is the lowest level recorded since measurements began in 1988.
- The figure marks a 42% drop from the previous year’s 5,731 square kilometers.
- Brazil attributes the decline to stronger monitoring and penalties for illegal logging.
- The government aims for zero illegal deforestation by 2030, Lula said.
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”
- 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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“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.