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Briefing: Amazon wildfire emissions may be up to three times higher than estimated

Strategic angle: Fires in central South America are intensifying due to drought and deforestation, with 2024 marking a peak in wildfire activity.

Editorial StaffMarch 25, 20261 min read

Wildfires in the Amazon and Cerrado regions are escalating.

2024 saw the highest wildfire activity in 20 years.

Drought and deforestation are major contributing factors.