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Wildfires in old-growth Amazon forest areas rose 152% in 2023, study shows - EurekAlert


The increase was confirmed by an analysis of satellite images, contrasting with a drop in deforestation and the total number of fires detected in the Amazon. The Brazilian government’s center for forest fire prevention says it is partnering with other institutions to combat wildfires in the region.

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