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Devastating floods in Brazil double as burning of fossil fuels and trees

The unusually intense, prolonged and extensive flooding that devastated southern Brazil was at least twice as likely to have been caused by human burning of fossil fuels and trees, a study has shown. The record disaster killed 169 people, destroyed homes and ruined harvests, and was worsened by deforestation, investment cuts and human shortages. The… Read More »