Why South America is burning
Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Sept 27, 2024
A record wave of wildfires, fueled by severe drought linked to climate change and deforestation, is causing havoc across South America. The blazes have killed at least 30 people, left cities shrouded in toxic smoke and caused millions of dollars in economic losses. This fire season is "completely different" from the one that ravaged forests in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia in 2019, according
