🚨 Dramatic increases to deforestation and fire hotspots in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest were measured in July. In July 2024, 666 km² of deforestation was recorded, a 33.2% increase from deforestation measured in July 2023. Also in July 2024, the largest number of fire hotspots for the month was recorded since 2005, the year in which the biome suffered historic fires. Compared to July 2023, the increase in fire hotspots in July 2024 was 98%. Between 29 July and 2 August, greenpeacebrasil monitoring flights recorded fires in the Brazilian states of Amazonas and Rondônia. Brazil’s government must step up actions to prevent fires, to reduce deforestation, and crack down on environmental criminals. All around the world, we must remember that those who finance forest destroyers are also part of the problem! . 📸: © Marizilda Cruppe . . . #deforestation #amazon #greenpeace