Latest news Worst fires in 14 years in Brazil
The worst forest and bush fires in 14 years are raging in Brazil. In August, 68,635 fires were registered in the South American country, according to data from the Institute for Space Research (Inpe), which is responsible for satellite monitoring. This was the highest number in an August since 2010, with most fires reported in the Amazon and the Cerrado savannah region.
02.09.2024, 20:23
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June to October is forest fire season in Brazil. The trees are usually felled first and the deforested areas are then set on fire to create new pastures and farmland for soybean cultivation. Because the rainforest in the Amazon region can bind immense amounts of the greenhouse gas CO2, it is also of great importance for the global climate.
The situation this year has also been exacerbated by a severe drought. According to experts, it was triggered by climate change and the El Niño weather phenomenon.
