Brazil's Amazon Deforestation Hits Decade Low in First Half of 2026

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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has fallen to its lowest level in a decade during the first half of 2026, with an estimated 1,295 sq km cleared, a 38% drop from last year, according to government figures.
This marks a milestone for President Lula da Silva's environmental efforts.

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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has fallen to its lowest level in a decade during the first half of 2026, with an estimated 1,295 sq km cleared, a 38% drop from last year, according to government figures. This marks a milestone for President Lula da Silva's environmental efforts.

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