Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has seen its worst blazes on record in the first four months of 2024, with over 12,000 square kilometers burned. Lower government spending on firefighting, coupled with a record drought and human activity, have fueled the fires. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s administration has faced criticism for budget cuts to firefighting efforts. Environmental workers demand better pay and working conditions to effectively combat the fires, emphasizing the need for prevention efforts and community cooperation to mitigate the crisis.
Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest Faces Record Blazes Amid Funding Cuts
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