The Guardian
Brazilian Amazon deforestation reaches record low ahead of presidential run-off
New government figures show forest clearance in the Brazilian Amazon at its lowest total in records dating back to 1988. The result marks a success for Lula before a presidential run-off on 25 October. The two contenders have contrasting visions for the rainforest and how its future affects Brazil’s relationship with the US under Donald Trump.
What to know
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Government figures put Brazilian Amazon deforestation at its lowest level since records began in 1988.
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The two candidates in the 25 October presidential run-off have sharply different visions for the rainforest.
Why it matters
The candidates’ contrasting rainforest visions provide important context for questions about whether this conservation gain can be sustained.
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