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Amazon Deforestation Hits 11-Year Low Amid Renewed Protections

10/31/2025

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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell 11% from August 2024 to July 2025, reaching an 11-year low.
5,796 square kilometers were cleared, attributed to stronger environmental enforcement and renewed federal coordination.
The data precede Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30) in Belém, where Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Brazil) aims to showcase progress.
Record wildfires and threats from the Devastation Bill raise concerns about sustainability, prompting calls for protections and cooperation.

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Story summary

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell 11% from August 2024 to July 2025, reaching an 11-year low.
5,796 square kilometers were cleared, attributed to stronger environmental enforcement and renewed federal coordination.
The data precede Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30) in Belém, where Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Brazil) aims to showcase progress.
Record wildfires and threats from the Devastation Bill raise concerns about sustainability, prompting calls for protections and cooperation.