Usually flooded for much of the year, the Pantanal in recent years has been parched by a string of severe droughts that scientists have linked to deforestation and climate change.

Since the start of the year, wildfires have burned over 7,000 square miles, an area the size of New Jersey, in Brazil’s share of the Pantanal.

  • Miles O'Brien@startrek.website
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    2 months ago

    I’m sure everyone who has the power to do something about the massive amounts of deforestation and pollution are deeply concerned.

    deeply.

    • BigAssFan@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      The solutions are there, but nobody will risk loss of power or popularity. But no worries, nature will strike back harder and harder.