Brazil’s Wetlands on Fire: How Climate Change Intensifies Wildfires

Why are wildfires threatening the world’s largest tropical wetland? In this video, we dive into how the Pantanal, which spans Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, is experiencing a dramatic increase in wildfire intensity. The region has been plagued by extreme heat, dry weather, and strong winds, which created the ideal conditions for wildfires. These wildfires, which have been burning for months, disrupt global weather patterns by releasing CO2 and particulate matter into the atmosphere. They also endanger the region’s wildlife and indigenous communities!