Latin America Anya Brenner Latin America Anya Brenner

Wildfires in the Amazon Threaten the Survival of Species and Human Lives

Wildfires in the Amazon are rapidly increasing as a result of climate change and illegal deforestation. Wildfire season in the Amazon used to span three months, from August to October; however, climate change, deforestation, and increased use of land for farming has dramatically increased the season to six months, leading to greater destruction of flora and fauna.

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