New government data show forest clearance in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1988, a success for President Lula ahead of an October 25 runoff against a candidate with sharply different environmental views.

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    20 days ago

    Deforestation drops while Amazon fires hit a 14-year high—smoke and burned forest don’t count as clearance, apparently.