Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
17-10-2026 04:33 via bbc.co.uk

Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
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