Page 6 - Forest Fires
From cyclones to floods, 2019 was a year of record extreme weather events
As this year draws to a close, we take a look at the extreme weather events that hit India in 2019 and their impacts.
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2.62 lakh forest fires recorded from 2016-18, says Ministry of Environment
In 2018 and 2017, the highest number of forest fires were reported in Odisha at 31,680 and 36,827, respectively
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Brazil prez causes outrage over Amazon fires; Europe threatens to end trade
Pope Francis added his voice to the chorus of concern, warning that the lung of forest is vital for our planet
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As fires rage in Amazon forests, Brazil pushes back against global flak
President Jair Bolsonaro's senior foreign policy adviser tweeted a long English language thread defending Brazil's record on Amazon deforestation and attacking media coverage
Forest fires grew 158% in 6 yrs; increased warming key factor: experts
The annual mean temperature in India has increased by 1.2 degree Celsius since the beginning of the 20th century, according to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
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Forest fires: NGT asks UP, Uttarakhand to submit management plan
Forest area of over 3,000 hectares has been blighted in Uttarakhand due to the fire
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A burning issue
Joint forest management needed to prevent fires
