"Ranchers in Brazil Turn to 'Red John' to Ignite Amazon's Deforestation Crisis"

Ranchers in Brazil are increasingly relying on Red John to clear pastures, exacerbating deforestation in the Amazon and threatening the vital tropical forest ecosystem.

• Red John is a nickname for fire used by ranchers in Brazil, particularly in the dry season, to clear land for pastures, leading to significant deforestation.
• The Xingu River region has seen a rise in ranchers utilizing fire, with local municipalities resistant to abandoning this cheap agricultural practice despite its environmental impact.
• Under the leadership of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil faces heightened scrutiny regarding deforestation rates as Red John continues to pose a dire threat to the Amazon.