The Real Reason the Amazon Is On Fire – Time

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Article Synopsis – Brazil’s Amazon rain forest, the “lungs of the world”, has been burning for the past week, and many are blaming Brazil’s President Bolsonaro. The fires were started by farmers to clear land for crops, and come after years of environmental budget cuts and a lack of support for indigenous people. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray August 24, 2019 Newsletter