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Fires surge in Brazil's Amazon amid drought and deforestation pressure
Original: “Fires surge in Brazil's Amazon, fueled by El Niño and climate change” —> and by an expectation of a Bolsonaro Jr. victo
Fires in the Brazilian Amazon have surged, with El Niño-driven drought and climate change cited as key factors. Reporting links the burnings to land clearers, and observers note that expectations of a political shift toward policies favorable to deforestation may be encouraging people to set fires in anticipation of weaker enforcement.
Why now: A spike in Amazon fires is drawing attention because of its links to El Niño, climate change, and anticipated changes in Brazil's environmental enforcement.
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Evidence
- “Fires surge in Brazil's Amazon, fueled by El Niño and climate change” —> and by an expectation of a Bolsonaro Jr. victory, by the people who are setting these fires https://www. reuters.com/business/environme… · Akshay@eupolicy.social · 4
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