By Annie Correal and Genevieve Glatsky Firefighters, many of them volunteers, have been confronting dozens of blazes amid high temperatures this month. The conditions have been linked to climate change. Source: Colombia, Normally a Wet Country, Battles Widespread Wildfires Category: Fires and Firefighters, Forests and Forestry, Global Warming, Wildfires, Weather, El Nino Southern Oscillation, Drought, […]
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By Agence France-Presse More than 340 forest blazes – including near the capital Bogota – have been recorded in recent weeks, spurred by drought, with residents near burnt areas advised to avoid going outside due to poor air quality. Source: Over 17,000 hectares in Colombia destroyed by forest fires in hottest January for decades
Colombia’s foreign ministry in a statement called Milei’s comments ‘disrespectful and irresponsible’ and said they ‘violate the deep ties of friendship, understanding and cooperation that have historically united Colombia and Argentina.’ Source: Colombia recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei dubs Petro ‘communist murderer’