Amazonia's fire crises: Emergency fire bans insufficient, strategic action needed before next burning season

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Amazonia's fire crises: Emergency fire bans insufficient, strategic action needed before next burning season

In response to the escalating fire crises in the Amazon, a timely study has revealed alarming shortcomings in the emergency fire bans implemented by the Brazilian Government. Initially seen as a promising solution in 2019, these bans have consistently fallen short in subsequent years, revealing a pressing need for strategies that address the underlying causes of each type of fire.