It is already threatened by huge deforestation, to the point it lost 20% of its width in less than 30 years.
It’s been burning for around two weeks and almost no word has been uttered about it. I, sincerely, have come to find out about it just now. I’m shooketh ™️ because we’re really burning away this planet.
The Amazon Rainforest holds 20% of global waters, it’s an area of incredible value in terms of biodiversity and, nevermind, it’s a crucial climate regulator. Spread awareness, demand help.
One of roughly half a dozen tapes confiscated from residents of the town of Crewdson, Indiana shortly before the incident. Authorities didn’t grasp the severity of the situation until it was far too late, believing it was a prank being perpetrated by a group of local children.