Deforestation and Wildfires in Brazil Contributing to ‘Most Intense and Widespread Drought in History’

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By Michael RiojasSep 13, 2024, 2:09 pm464 ptsHotTop
Brazil is facing its worst drought on record, fueled by widespread deforestation and wildfire destruction in the Amazon and surrounding regions, scientists say. The destruction hinders the area’s natural water cycle, especially its crucial “flying river” phenomenon. As the trees in the Eastern Amazon and…

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