In a remarkable environmental turnaround, deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has dropped by 22.3% in the 12 months through July, according to recent government data. This decline marks a significant achievement for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who pledged to curb the rampant deforestation that escalated under his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro. Notably, this reduction has led to the smallest area of the Amazon being cleared since 2018, the year before Bolsonaro’s tenure began. The Amazon, known as the world’s largest rainforest, plays a crucial role in climate change mitigation, making its protection a global priority. Page Contents: The Stark Reality: … Continue reading Brazil’s Amazon Sees Notable Deforestation Drop: A Step Forward or a Lingering Challenge?