Amazon deforestation falls to record low in Brazil as Congo Basin losses near Amazon levels

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How the sides differ Left sources frame Brazil's record drop as a political success hanging on the run-off; alternative sources add Bolsonaro-era context and Congo Basin climate stakes.

Government data cited by The Guardian shows deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon at its lowest level since records began in 1988. Both The Guardian and the BBC link the result to a pivotal election, with a run-off on 25 October. The Guardian calls the drop a success for Lula and says its future is uncertain, while the BBC notes that deforestation had grown under former president Jair Bolsonaro. Semafor reports that Congo Basin deforestation is nearing Amazon levels, releasing carbon that worsens climate change, drought and forest fires across the tropics.

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Left GThe GuardianBrazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms

Presents the record low as a success for Lula, with its continuation uncertain and dependent on the upcoming run-off vote.

Alternative · 2 sources BBCBBC NewsBrazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

• SSemaforCongo Basin deforestation nears Amazon levels

The BBC pairs the record fall with the election and Bolsonaro-era increases; Semafor stresses Congo Basin losses and their carbon and climate effects.

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