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Reuters reported that farmers in Brazil — if not outright — had “tacit” encouragement from Bolsonaro who has maintained that the Amazon should be utilized for Brazil’s economy. The news agency reported that a so-called “Fire Day” was designated to show the president that farmers were eager to work.
originally posted by: burdman30ott6
originally posted by: jrod
Notre Dame burns and there is no stop media coverage and billionaires pledging to rebuild it.
The lungs of our planet is burning and there is almost no media coverage and no aristocrats pledging to help restore it.
Humanity is doomed.
Earth doesn't grow a new, constructed Notre Dame within a year of the previous one burning to the ground. Trees aren't a finite resource.
originally posted by: InTheLight
Brazil's rainforest accounts for 20% of Earth's oxygen in totality
originally posted by: tanstaafl
originally posted by: InTheLight
Brazil's rainforest accounts for 20% of Earth's oxygen in totality
I'm much more concerned about where we get 80% - the oceans, specifically, marine planktons.
Forget global warming. Initiate the death penalty for people who dump tons of garbage in the oceans, including the boat captains and the top executives of the corporations doing it.
originally posted by: carewemust
a reply to: MichiganSwampBuck
So if President Trump were to rob the planet of 20% of its oxygen, would that be like declaring war on mankind?
France and Ireland say they will not ratify a huge trade deal with South American nations unless Brazil does more to fight fires in the Amazon.
French leader Emmanuel Macron said President Jair Bolsonaro had lied to him about his stance on climate change.
European leaders have also expressed dismay over the fires, with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying he is "deeply concerned" about "the impact of the tragic loss of these precious habitats".
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the fire an "acute emergency... shocking and threatening not only for Brazil and the other affected countries, but also for the whole world".
originally posted by: 2012newstart
a reply to: InTheLight
France, Germany, UK until now. We may add Japan and Canada for sure. Only Trump may say something different, but I doubt he will defend the fire policy of Brazil in the face of public outrage in the West.
France and Ireland say they will not ratify a huge trade deal with South American nations unless Brazil does more to fight fires in the Amazon.
French leader Emmanuel Macron said President Jair Bolsonaro had lied to him about his stance on climate change.
European leaders have also expressed dismay over the fires, with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying he is "deeply concerned" about "the impact of the tragic loss of these precious habitats".
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the fire an "acute emergency... shocking and threatening not only for Brazil and the other affected countries, but also for the whole world".
www.bbc.com...
On Friday, Finland, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Council, called for the EU to look into the possibility of banning Brazilian beef from its markets due to devastation caused by the wildfires.
originally posted by: EmmanuelGoldstein
Fire's are good for forests. Forests like them.
Everything grows back with improved vigor. All that nitrogen from the ashes.
Plants love that sh!t.
originally posted by: tanstaafl
originally posted by: InTheLight
Brazil's rainforest accounts for 20% of Earth's oxygen in totality
I'm much more concerned about where we get 80% - the oceans, specifically, marine planktons.
Forget global warming. Initiate the death penalty for people who dump tons of garbage in the oceans, including the boat captains and the top executives of the corporations doing it.
originally posted by: InTheLight
originally posted by: 2012newstart
a reply to: InTheLight
France, Germany, UK until now. We may add Japan and Canada for sure. Only Trump may say something different, but I doubt he will defend the fire policy of Brazil in the face of public outrage in the West.
France and Ireland say they will not ratify a huge trade deal with South American nations unless Brazil does more to fight fires in the Amazon.
French leader Emmanuel Macron said President Jair Bolsonaro had lied to him about his stance on climate change.
European leaders have also expressed dismay over the fires, with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying he is "deeply concerned" about "the impact of the tragic loss of these precious habitats".
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the fire an "acute emergency... shocking and threatening not only for Brazil and the other affected countries, but also for the whole world".
www.bbc.com...
That's great but action is needed, not talk.
originally posted by: sapien82
originally posted by: InTheLight
originally posted by: 2012newstart
a reply to: InTheLight
France, Germany, UK until now. We may add Japan and Canada for sure. Only Trump may say something different, but I doubt he will defend the fire policy of Brazil in the face of public outrage in the West.
France and Ireland say they will not ratify a huge trade deal with South American nations unless Brazil does more to fight fires in the Amazon.
French leader Emmanuel Macron said President Jair Bolsonaro had lied to him about his stance on climate change.
European leaders have also expressed dismay over the fires, with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying he is "deeply concerned" about "the impact of the tragic loss of these precious habitats".
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the fire an "acute emergency... shocking and threatening not only for Brazil and the other affected countries, but also for the whole world".
www.bbc.com...
That's great but action is needed, not talk.
It's really bizarre that no one has just decided right im putting it out myself , people with planes etc
or any other nation , Im guessing we actually need brazil to co-operate and allow other nations to get involved
mental that they are just happy to let it burn from what I see in the news , no real effort is being made to prevent it !
www.dw.com...
n Brazil itself, federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into the massive wildfires in the Amazon region. The probe will look into why a "day of fire," announced by farmers in the region last week, was not barred from taking place in the state of Para, prosecutors said on Thursday. While prosecutors may punish those responsible for environmental crimes, Carlos Nobre said the potential impact of the investigation was unclear amid a climate of impunity for those pushing agricultural frontiers into the Amazon.
www.bbc.com...
Brazil's president has ordered the armed forces to help fight a record number of forest fires in the Amazon. A decree issued by President Jair Bolsonaro authorises the deployment of soldiers in nature reserves, indigenous lands and border areas in the region. The announcement comes after intense pressure from European leaders.
originally posted by: InTheLight
Supposedly, only the French PM is suggesting this go on the G7's agenda. Let's hope they make it a serious issue.