Amazon Deforestation Hits Lowest Level Since 2016, But July Sees Uptick

Brazil reports a 46% reduction in Amazon deforestation over the past year, though a recent strike contributed to a 33% rise in July.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest decreased by 46% from August 2023 to July 2024.
July 2024 saw a 33% increase in deforestation compared to July 2023, attributed to a strike by environmental agency workers.
President Lula da Silva aims for zero deforestation by 2030, reversing trends from the previous administration.
The Amazon remains a critical carbon sink and biodiversity hotspot, with two-thirds of it within Brazil.
Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado savanna increased by 9% over the past year, highlighting ongoing environmental challenges.