Brazil

Drought, Wildfires and Air Pollution

Brazil is grappling with severe drought, heat waves, and forest fires ravaging the Amazon and Pantanal. Smoke has blanketed cities, creating dangerous air quality. Experts warn that polluted air could become commonplace as high temperatures fuel more fires.

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Smoke over Manaus today (19.09.2024)

Fumaça encobre Manaus
Smoke covers Manaus
Photo: Raphael Alves

Raphael Alves: "It wasn't really news here, although it's always desperate...The drought, the fires, the heat, everything is getting worse and worse… but what struck me today was seeing the line that 'separates' the sky from the layer of smoke... I must admit that I had never noticed it before... It is sad to have to cover these events....nothing changes: much talk and little effective action!"