Business Insider Amazon Burning

The amazon rainforest has been dubbed the lungs of the planet since its innate vastness 5 4 million square kilometers produces 20 of the world s oxygen.
Business insider amazon burning. This isn t a natural disaster it s something humans are likely responsible for. About 17 of the amazon rain forest has been lost in the last 50 years according to the world wildlife fund while. As thousands of fiery infernos rage across the amazon rainforest tropical vegetation trees and the.
Since august 15 more than 9 500 fires have. But once blazes start hot temperatures and dry conditions because. On friday redlands public information officer carl baker told business insider.
The amazon rainforest is on fire. This year between january and august almost 73 000 fires have been recorded which is nearly double 2018 s. The lungs of the planet are burning.
On tuesday a new fire started every minute in brazil. Earth s lungs are burning more than ever before. Save the rain forest is a mantra we ve all grown up with and for good reason.
The amazon rainforest is burning. The world s largest rainforest is ablaze. Brazil has seen more than 74 000 fires this year nearly double 2018 s total of about 40 000 fires.
Visit business insider s homepage for more stories. Photos and videos from the scene showed the building and nearby amazon prime. The fire broke out around 5 30 a m.