Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Amazon rainforest category. Published on October 16, 2026 • Originally reported by Jonathan Watts. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Amazon rainforest category. Published on October 16, 2026 • Originally reported by Jonathan Watts. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Forest clearance at smallest total since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-off
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level since records began, new government data shows.
But whether this globally important success is maintained or reversed is on a knife edge ahead of a presidential election run-off on 25 October between two candidates with sharply different visions for the future of the rainforest and how that affects relations with the US under Donald Trump.
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