2024 Amazon wildfires in Brazil reach record scale, increasing 846% from 2023, linked to climate change, El Niño, and suspected criminal activity.

Wildfires in Brazil's Amazon have reached a record scale, burning an area equivalent to Switzerland, with an 846% increase in destruction from January to mid-October 2024 compared to 2023. This surge, linked to severe drought exacerbated by human-induced climate change and El Niño, raises concerns that criminals are exploiting the situation for illegal land use. The devastation highlights a growing trend that contributes to global climate change, with significant implications for future environmental policies.

October 25, 2024
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