Brazil’s Amazon rainforest — the largest on Earth — is burning at a record pace

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest — the largest on Earth — is burning at a record pace, according to the National Institute for Space Research. President Bolsonaro said the country lacks resources to fight the fires, most of which are being set by farmers clearing their land. Over 72,843 fires have been detected so far this year, drawing international outrage over Brazil’s environmental policy. The Amazon is home to many species of fauna and flora and is said to be key to slowing global warming.

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