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Brazil's Amazon Deforestation Falls to Its Lowest in Over a Decade
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Summary
- Brazil cleared 1,325 km² of Amazon forest between August 2025 and January 2026 — down from 2,050 km² a year earlier, and the lowest for that period since 2014.
- May 2026 deforestation was 61.4% below May 2025, and clearing fell about 37% over the 10 months to May.
- Environment Minister Marina Silva credited stronger enforcement and municipal cooperation, saying Brazil could hit its lowest rate since records began in 1988.
The question
Brazil is proving Amazon deforestation can be reversed with tougher enforcement.
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