From Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera Staff · · 50s
Amazon deforestation falls to record low
Brazil's Amazon rainforest lost 3,335 square kilometres in a year, the smallest amount since records began in 1988.
In brief
Brazil's Amazon rainforest lost 3,335 square kilometres in a year, the smallest amount since records began in 1988. Brazil's Amazon deforestation fell to its lowest level since 1988, with 3,335 square kilometres cleared in 12 months through July, down 42 percent year-on-year. Originally reported by Al Jazeera.
Record low for Amazon loss
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1988, according to official figures released days before a presidential run-off.
Three thousand square kilometres cleared
Brazil's space research agency, Inpe, said on Friday that three thousand three hundred thirty five square kilometres of forest were cleared in the twelve months through July.
Forty two percent drop year on year
The cleared area represents about forty two percent less deforestation than the year before, marking a significant decline in the rate of Amazon forest loss.
What to remember
Brazil's Amazon deforestation fell to its lowest level since 1988, with 3,335 square kilometres cleared in 12 months through July, down 42 percent year-on-year.
