The Brazilian Amazon faces an unprecedented fire crisis, with over 12,000 square kilometers burned in four months, reports INPE. This marks the highest number of fires ever recorded for this period. The fires between January and April burned more area than any previous year. However, this pales in comparison to the peak dry season fires […]
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