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Brazil records largest Amazon deforestation drop in history

Satellite data shows a 41.8% fall in Amazon deforestation year-to-July 2026, the biggest decline since records began in 1988.

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What to know

  • Amazon deforestation fell 41.8% in the year to July 2026—the steepest decline since records began in 1988—under Lula's intensified environmental enforcement.
  • The Amazon absorbs vast quantities of atmospheric CO₂ and is critical to global climate stability; 60% of the rainforest is in Brazil.
  • Lula won his fourth term as president in the 25 October runoff, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro, whose father had overseen a nearly 60% increase in forest loss from 2019-2022.
  • Climate advocates framed the decline as proof that political commitment can reverse deforestation, though Flavio's victory would have meant a return to policies favoring mining and forest clearance.
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The deforestation decline is a major climate and environmental victory reflecting Lula's effective stewardship.

  • “Under Lulu, Amazon deforestation rates have been plummeting—by 41%. The planet won tonight.”

    clarajeffery.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗

“Our goal is to achieve zero illegal deforestation by 2030”

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazilian president · X post (cited in BBC) · Oct 23

Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva Brazilian presidentFlavio BolsonaroFlavio Bolsonaro Right-wing presidential challengerJair BolsonaroJair Bolsonaro Former Brazilian president (2019-2022)Joao Paulo Capobianco Brazil's Environment MinisterMarcio Astrini Executive secretary, Observatorio do Clima

Brazil records largest Amazon deforestation drop in history
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    BBC reports Lula wins fourth term as Brazilian president

    Coverage indicates the left-wing incumbent president 'has won his fourth term as Brazil's president,' securing victory in the runoff against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.

    • progressntwrk.bsky.social

      🇧🇷📉The Daily Dose via @reuters.com 🇧🇷📉 Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest has fallen by 42% in the last 12 months, according to data released by Brazilian space research agency Inpe.

      progressntwrk.bsky.socialBluesky11d ago5▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Climate advocates celebrate Amazon deforestation decline as historic achievement

    Brazil's Environment Minister called the decline 'absolutely stratospheric,' while Marcio Astrini of climate group Observatorio do Clima termed it a 'historic achievement' demonstrating that 'with political will, it is possible to curb deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.'

    “It was an 'historic achievement' for Brazil... It showed that 'with political will, it is possible to curb deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions'”
    — Marcio Astrini
    • clarajeffery.bsky.social

      Under Lulu, Amazon deforestation rates have been plummeting—by 41%. The planet won tonight.

      clarajeffery.bsky.socialBluesky13d ago1.2k▲view on Bluesky ↗
  3. background

    Brazilian presidential runoff held between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro — A presidential runoff election took place on 25 October with polls showing a neck-and-neck race. Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, was expected to continue his father's policies if elected.

  4. background

    Satellite data confirms 41.8% Amazon deforestation drop — Satellite data for the year to July 2026 shows the deforestation rate in the Amazon fell 41.8%—the biggest drop since records began in 1988. The Cerrado savanna region saw a 23.8% decline.

  5. background

    Lula assumes office, pledges zero deforestation by 2030 — Left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office three years before July 2026 and pledged to end deforestation by 2030 in the Amazon, reversing policies from his right-wing predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.

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