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

EcoWatch
By Michael RiojasSep 13, 2024, 2:09 pm423 ptsTop
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…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- twitter
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Water wars: A historic agreement between Mexico and US is ramping up border tension 127

Adidas, Converse and Nike are among those advancing cutting-edge circular shoes 126

Hyundai’s new IONIQ 6 takes the crown for Korea’s longest-range domestic EV with 350 mi 123

Allbirds sustainability director leaves for role at Meta 123

This country quietly became an electric haven with EVs now having 76% market shares 123

Tesla founder is disappointed Musk canceled $25,000 EV and made ‘dumpster-looking’ truck 120

Warming Arctic lakes may release more methane than expected 119

How NASA Is Testing AI to Make Earth-observing Satellites Smarter 118

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.