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Scientist warns El Niño could be strongest in 100 years, urges Amazon fire prevention

Carlos Nobre, a prominent climate scientist, warns that the upcoming El Niño could be the strongest in a century, increasing the risk of severe Amazon rainforest fires. He urges local authorities to combat organized crime, which is often linked to illegal deforestation and fire-setting. The warning highlights a potential compounding climate and environmental crisis, though the forecast's certainty is limited.

El Universoabout 5 hours agoBRCredibility 27%View source

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Mosaic Score7.4
Confidence0.3
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.3

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