Amazon Rainforest Deforestation Plunges 37% to Reach a Ten-Year Low
Brazil's INPE space institute reported a dramatic 36.87% decline in Amazon forest loss, marking the lowest destruction rate recorded in a decade.
Brasília: Deforestation across Brazil's Amazon fell by 36.87% between August 2025 and July 2026, dropping to 2,874 square kilometers—the lowest figure since 2016.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva credited reinforced satellite monitoring and environmental policing for the conservation turnaround.
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Excellent reporting on this issue. It's crucial that we stay informed about these developments.
I wonder how this will affect the local communities in the long run. Would love to see a follow-up article.