https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-amazon-deforestation-lowest-in-nearly-40-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-amazon-deforestation-lowest-in-nearly-40-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-amazon-deforestation-lowest-in-nearly-40-years#u143140Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:51:54 +0000Deforestation 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 mattersThe sharp