Brazil: Amazon deforestation lowest in nearly 40 years
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to its lowest level in nearly 40 years, according to official figures released on Friday. Data from Brazil's national space research institute, INPE, shows that 3,335 square kilometers of the rainforest were cleared during the 12 months ending on July 31, 2026. This represents a decline of nearly 42% compared to the previous year. The drop marks the lowest recorded level of forest clearing since 1988 in Earth's largest rainforest, providing a significant milestone for authorities tracking environmental degradation.
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- ✓ Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to its lowest level in nearly 40 years, according to figures released Friday.
- ✓ Data from Brazil's national space research institute, INPE, shows forest clearing amounted to 3,335 square kilometers in the 12 months ending July 31, 2026.
- ✓ The latest figures represent a decline of nearly 42% over the previous year.
What changed
Official statistics released on Friday revealed that annual forest clearing in the Brazilian Amazon fell to 3,335 square kilometers, marking a nearly 42% drop from the prior year.
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Brazil Amazon Deforestation Falls to Lowest Level in Decades
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to its lowest level in nearly 40 years, according to official figures released on Friday. Data from Brazil's national space research institute, INPE, shows that 3,335 square kilometers of the rainforest were cleared during the 12 months ending on July 31, 2026. This represents a decline of nearly 42% compared to the previous year. The drop marks the lowest recorded level of forest clearing since 1988 in Earth's largest rainforest, providing a significant milestone for authorities tracking environmental degradation.
Why it matters
The sharp decline arrives as a crucial vote and key election loom in Brazil. The positive environmental data serves as welcome news for leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva just days before the electoral test. Government authorities and observers have described the drop in destruction as an historic achievement for the region.
What is confirmed
- Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to its lowest level in nearly 40 years, according to figures released Friday.
- Data from Brazil's national space research institute, INPE, shows forest clearing amounted to 3,335 square kilometers in the 12 months ending July 31, 2026.
- The latest figures represent a decline of nearly 42% over the previous year.
What to watch next
- The upcoming Brazilian election and pivotal vote.
- Further government policy updates regarding environmental protection measures.
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