The recent approval by one of Brazil's Legislative bodies of a bill restricting the use of precautionary measures by environmental agencies — including injunctions based on remote monitoring — is alarming. Richard Whitcombe/Shutterstock In 2025, the area deforested in the country fell below one million hectares in a year for the first time since 2019. A total of 984,794 hectares of native vegetation were cleared during 2025, a reduction of 20.6% compared to 2024. This marks the third consecutive