Brazil’s Amazon rainforest witnessed a significant 66.1% drop in deforestation this August compared to the same month in the previous year. Satellite data from INPE, the Brazilian space research agency, revealed that only 563 sq km of the rainforest was cleared in August 2023. This decline is especially noteworthy as August typically sees a surge in deforestation rates due to drier weather conditions. The reduction follows a similar trend observed in July, marking a consistent decrease in deforestation. Environment Minister Marina Silva credits the positive change to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s new government, which has actively worked to … Continue reading Brazil’s Amazon Sees Historic 66.1% Drop in Deforestation: What Changed?