The latest months' forest fires in South America have been the worst in over 20 years. They have had a serious impact on air quality in the entire region.
SwedenIn the wake of record-large forest fires, carbon dioxide emissions have also increased to exceptional levels, according to the EU's climate service Copernicus. However, across Europe, the amount of harmful particles has decreased slightly.
SwedenThe deforestation of the Amazon rainforests in Brazil is increasing for the first time in a long time. Prolonged drought – and a strike among environmental workers – are some of the reasons. At the same time, the deforestation has almost been halved since 2023.
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