The Amazon Rainforests provide for 20% of the oxygen in the world. They are one of the greenest, richest and natural place in the world. However, due to the unsatisfying nature of human beings, there were several calls to make Amazon Rainforests open for business. This resulted in the Amazon Rainforest Fire which is really dangerous. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the Amazon Rainforest Fire.
When did the fire start?
It has been 16 days since the fire began. It has been resulting in loss of several trees and forest’s biodiversity. There is a risk that the rainforest will eventually burn out if the fire is not put out.
How did the fire start?
According to research, 99% of the fires are a result of human actions: either on purpose or by accident. Farmers generally use fires to clear the land for further utilization. Some speculate that the fire has been started by raging naturalists who did not want the Amazon Rainforests open for business. It is currently a dry season and even though the rate of deforestation is going down in Brazil, forest fires are increasing.
Who’s to blame?
People have also been blaming the Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro who to increase the country’s economy encouraged farmers to burn as many trees as possible.
It’s impacts
The impacts of Forest fires are pretty damaging. The current forest fire is one of the most damaging ones ever. The impact of the fire was felt in different regions of South America including the Atlantic Coast and Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city. The rain in Sau Paulo smelled of smoke even though it’s located several thousand kilometers away from Amazon rainforests.
Just for a record, there have been a total of 72,843 fires in total in Brazil in 2019 itself. The Amazon Rainforests, which are considered as the planet’s lungs are in real danger.
The Amazon Rainforest Fire reminds us that we humans should not interrupt in nature’s life cycle. If we do, the consequences could be disastrous.
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