Climate · Amazon rainforest, Brazil · October 18, 2026

Brazil's Amazon deforestation falls to all-time low

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 18, 5:33 AM ET

About 3,335 square kilometres of Brazilian Amazon were cleared in the 12 months to July, the lowest since records began in 1988.

Why it matters

Protecting the Amazon is vital for global climate stability and biodiversity.

Background

Deforestation surged under former president Jair Bolsonaro and has fallen under Lula, who pledged to end illegal clearing. Brazil's space agency INPE monitors forest loss by satellite.

The story so far

1. Oct 16Brazil's Amazon deforestation falls to near four-decade low
2. Oct 17Amazon deforestation falls to its lowest level in decades
3. Oct 18Brazil's Amazon deforestation falls to all-time low
4. Oct 21Amazon fires rise 62% even as deforestation hits record low

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Sources

• The Hindu ↗Oct 18, 5:33 AM ET

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