https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazilian-amazon-deforestation-falls-to-lowest-on-record-as-pivotal-vote-loomsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazilian-amazon-deforestation-falls-to-lowest-on-record-as-pivotal-vote-loomshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazilian-amazon-deforestation-falls-to-lowest-on-record-as-pivotal-vote-looms#u137572Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:47:27 +0000Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1988. This decrease occurs as Brazil approaches a presidential run-off election. Multiple news agencies report that the forest clearance rate has reached an all-time low, marking a significant decline in the destruction of the rainforest. The trend is viewed as a success for Lula as he prepares for the upcoming pivotal vote.Why it mattersThe Amazon rainforest is a critical global carbon sink, making its preservation essential for climate goals. Monitoring of forest clearance has been tracked since 1988.