"Amazon Deforestation Declines 11% Amid Rising Wildfire Threats"

Deforestation in Brazils Amazon rainforest decreased by 11% despite a surge in wildfires, showcasing ongoing environmental challenges amid a severe drought.

• From August 2024 to July 2025, the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest totaled 5,796 square kilometers, as reported by Brazils National Institute for Space Research.
• Despite the decline in deforestation, wildfires tracked by Brazils space agency reached record levels, exacerbated by a severe drought affecting the region.
• The significant drop in deforestation reflects ongoing efforts to combat environmental degradation, even as threats such as wildfires in the Cerrado region persist.