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Study highlights role of human activity in Amazon carbon emissions

Agencia Brasil23 October 2026, 13:58 UTC

A study that analyzed 15 years of measurements of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and carbon monoxide (CO) fluxes in the Amazon, found that emissions are primarily caused by human activities, such as deforestation and wildfires. Led by scientist Luciana Gatti of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), the study classified data collected from 2010 to 2024 into three distinct groups based on weather conditions, the intensity of human activities, and the emissions measured each year. Methodology Notícias relacionadas:Amazon records lowest deforestation level in 41 years.Human activity triggers

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