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Chile Senapred Warns of Challenging Wildfire Season Amid El Niño
BioBío ChileLO·CL·1 day ago
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.
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