Space Science
Amazon wildfire emissions up to three times higher than estimated
Mar 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
出典: ESA Space News
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<p>Wildfires that swept across the Amazon in 2024 were the most devastating in more than two decades. New research funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) suggests emissions may have been up to three times higher than earlier estimates.</p>
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Wildfires that swept across the Amazon in 2024 were the most devastating in more than two decades. New research funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) suggests emissions may have been up to three times higher than earlier estimates.
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Wildfires release significant amounts of greenhouse gases and particulate matter into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change and air pollution. The emissions can vary greatly depending on the intensity and duration of the fire, as well as the type of vegetation burned.
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Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth and plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate. It acts as a significant carbon sink, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but is increasingly threatened by deforestation and wildfires.