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Brazil's Wildfires Surge 79% as COP30 Approaches

1/22/2025

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In 2024, Brazil faced devastating wildfires that scorched 30.8 million hectares—a staggering 79% rise from the previous year. The Amazon, vital for our planet's health, bore the brunt, suffering 58% of the destruction. Drought and illegal land clearing fueled this catastrophe, raising urgent alarms as the COP30 climate conference approaches in November.

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Story summary

In 2024, Brazil faced devastating wildfires that scorched 30.8 million hectares—a staggering 79% rise from the previous year. The Amazon, vital for our planet's health, bore the brunt, suffering 58% of the destruction. Drought and illegal land clearing fueled this catastrophe, raising urgent alarms as the COP30 climate conference approaches in November.