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Brazilian Amazon Deforestation Falls Record Low

16 Oct to 17 Oct

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Gabriela Sá PessoaToronto Star
ReutersThe Hindu
Joel GuintoBBC
Ione WellsBBC
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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen its lowest level since records began, new government data shows.

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Lula took office in 2023 pledging to end illegal deforestation by 2030, after clearing soared to a 15-year high under his far-right predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.

4 of 5 outletsfirst reported 16 Octwording from Al Jazeera

During Bolsonaro's presidency from 2019 to 2022, the Amazon lost nearly 60% more in forest lands compared to the previous four years, AFP news agency reported, citing official data.

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 16 Octwording from BBC

Mr. Lula will face Mr. Bolsonaro's eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, in a presidential election runoff on October 25, after the younger Mr. Bolsonaro performed better than expected in the first round.

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from The Hindu

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16 Oct
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen its lowest level since records began, new government data shows.
5 outlets · The Guardian
17 Oct
Lula faces Bolsonaro’s eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, in the election run-off on October 25, with polls showing them neck and neck.
3 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 5 articles

17 Oct Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record
Al Jazeera
17 Oct Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
BBC
17 Oct Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls to all-time low
The Hindu
16 Oct Brazil says Amazon deforestation fell to the lowest level since 1988
Toronto Star
16 Oct Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
The Guardian

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