Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon falls to lowest level since 1988
Deforestation across the Brazilian Amazon biome has fallen to its lowest level since 1988, according to new Brazilian government data. The future trend for this biome-scale decline remains uncertain ahead of the 25 October presidential run-off.
Why it matters
Amazon deforestation contributes to habitat loss and carbon emissions, and a drop to the lowest level in decades shows that large scale clearing can be curbed.
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