Climate change and the Amazon. We have been watching forests burn for a long time. Siberia, now Amazonia. "The lungs of the world on fire." Unfortunately, in large part, we humans are to blame for this situation. The global appetite for beef, soybeans and palm oil means that Brazil is still generating really big profits. The country is in a bad economic situation - that's why it exports, among others, beef soy. Increasing logging, rainforest fires will only aggravate the situation.
Climate change and the Amazon - what are the experts saying?
“Brazilian President Bolsonaro gives permission to set fire to and cut down. This is not due to official permits, but checks have been released and the number of penalties for such activities has decreased. Business wins. The land is then used for farming and grazing cattle. Nobody thinks about ecology. "- Wojciech Doroszewicz from the Terra Brasilis Foundation for the money.pl portal
Photo: PixbayBeef and poultry exports from Amazon fires
The issues of the Brazilian economy are not without significance here. Brazil continues to be the world's largest beef and poultry exporter. When it comes to soybeans, maize and reeds are among the top three. However, production is declining due to the lack of new pasture and land for cultivation. Similar fires are occurring in Bolivia, Venezuela, Paraguay and Argentina.
Climate change and the Amazon - this is already a global problem ...
Climate change and the Amazon. Fires spread more and more. And it is the Amazon Forest that produces 20 percent. the oxygen we breathe. We cannot forget about the inhabitants of the jungle - it is home to approx. 400 indigenous tribes, approx. One million people and approx. Three million species of animals. The more forest fires there are, the more there will be a shortage of tap water. Fires emit greenhouse gases.
Scientists say with one voice: “The climate catastrophe begins. It won't be better. " Soon, the climate will become the main topic of G7 and G20 meetings. We have to do something about it. To start thinking globally - about the here and now, but also about the future: ours and the future generations that will come for us.
Be sure to read: Food prices in Norway higher than inflation
