Brazilian Amazon deforestation hits record low before election run-off
They publishedBrazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
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Who
What
- 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.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Environment, Politics, Climate · language: eng
topics: Environment, Politics, Climate · language: eng
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/16/brazil-amazon-deforestation-lowest-on-record-election
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