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Brazil faces record wildfires and drought
What officials say is causing the record-breaking wildfires in Brazil
A series of record-breaking wildfires are currently burning in several regions in Brazil, threatening residents and some of the most important ecological systems.
Brazil's Supreme Court endorses drought and wildfire spending, without hitting fiscal target
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Sunday authorized the government to exempt spending on wildfires and droughts in the Amazon and Pantanal regions from this year’s fiscal target as the country grapples with the economic impacts of its worst drought on record.
Brazil faces record wildfires and drought — and it may only get worse
The flames of tens of thousands of fires have torn over millions of acres this summer, making this year the worst for Amazon fires in nearly a decade, according to Rainforest Foundation US. A staggering 7.4 million acres burned within the first half of this year, a 122 percent increase over last year, the nonprofit said.
During Brazil's worst drought, wildfires rage and the Amazon River falls to a record low
Brazil is enduring its worst drought since nationwide measurements began over seven decades ago, with 59% of the country under stress — an area roughly half the size of the U.S. Major Amazon basin rivers are registering historic lows,
Brazil faces its worst drought as wildfires rage and Amazon River falls to record low
Left: A drone view shows floating houses and boats which are stranded due to the drought affecting the Rio Negro, the largest left tributary of the Amazon River, at the Cacau Pirera district in Iranduba, Amazonas state, Brazil September 2, 2024. Photo by Bruno Kelly/REUTERS
Brazil's Farmers Fret Over Fires And Drought
Sugarcane farmer Marcos Meloni is still haunted by his battle last month to fight the flames on his land, as the double-edged disaster of fires and drought hits Brazil's agricultural sector hard.
Brazil's Supreme Court endorses drought and wildfire spending
According to the National Center for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters (Cemaden), the current drought is the most intense and widespread in Brazil since records began in 1950, exacerbated by a weak rainy season in the north-central region,
Brazil, Coffee Prices
Brazil drought hits coffee farms and threatens to push prices even higher
Coffee growers in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state are assessing the damage caused by a wildfire that devasted their crops in recent days, as the world’s largest coffee-producing country faces its worst drought in more than seven decades.
Coffee Prices Plunge on Rain Forecasts for Brazil
December arabica coffee (KCZ24) today is down -12.40 (-4.74%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24) is down -208 (-3.96%). Coffee prices today sold off sharply as forecasts for rain in Brazil have sparked fund liquidation of coffee futures.
Drought affecting Brazil’s coffee crops may push prices higher
Brazil is facing drought, frost and fire. While this year’s harvest may be mostly safe, the price of coffee for the regular consumer is set to increase next year.
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Brazilian firefighters battle national park wildfire that is enveloping Brasilia in smoke
Firefighters have battled flames spreading through a national park in Brazil in the latest wildfire in the country which is ...
Newsweek on MSN
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Wildfire Enveloping Brasilia in Smoke
Smoke rises from fire in the environmentally protected area of Brasilia National Park during the dry season in Brasilia, ...
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145 days without rain, Brazil’s capital fights wildfire on its doorstep
The fire came the same day that Supreme Court Justice Flavio Dino authorized the government to exceed existing spending ...
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How Researchers Measure Wildfire Smoke Exposure Doesn’t Capture Long-Term Health Effects − and Hides Racial Disparities
Kids born in 2020 worldwide will experience twice the number of wildfires during their lifetimes compared with those born in ...
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'Never seen this': Portuguese village battered by wildfire
The wildfires scorching the Aveiro region of northern Portugal are some of the worst locals have seen for a generation and ...
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How researchers can measure wildfire smoke exposure better
To improve health and equity research, scientists want to measure long-term exposure to the fine particulate matter that ...
The World on MSN
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Wildfires in Brazil’s Pantanal becoming more likely because of climate change
The Pantanal, Brazil's wetlands region, covers an area roughly the size of England. Although this region is typically flooded ...
The Cool Down on MSN
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Brazilian government scrambles as wildfires devastate world's largest rainforest — here's what's happening
This has been a difficult year for the Pantanal, a region that encompasses the world's largest tropical wetland area.
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