More than 250 major fires detected in the Amazon this year, despite Brazil’s ban

The Amazon fire season is gaining momentum, and this year could be worse than last. As of today, 267 major fires have been detected in the Amazon this year, burning more than 105,000 hectares (260,000 acres) — an area roughly the size of Los Angeles, California. More than 75% of these fires blazed in the … Continue reading More than 250 major fires detected in the Amazon this year, despite Brazil’s ban