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Fires Arrive in the Amazon Rainforest
NASA reports that fires have arrived in the Amazon rainforest, raising concern over deforestation and damage to the world's largest tropical forest. Observations point to active fire activity in the region, a recurring seasonal threat that scientists track closely because of its impact on biodiversity, carbon storage and regional air quality.
Why now: New observations of fires in the Amazon draw attention to deforestation and environmental risks in the rainforest.
Evidence
- Fires Arrive in the Amazon Rainforest · NASA Science (.gov)
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