Fires in Amazon challenge emission reduction program

Fire occurrence rates in the Amazon have increased in 59 percent of areas with reduced deforestation and risks canceling part of the carbon savings achieved by UN measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and degradation. Researchers analyzed satellite deforestation and fire data to understand the influence of UN's REDD policy on fire patterns in Amazonia. Research shows that fire incidences may increase even with a decrease in deforestation rates.

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