Wildfires rage in Amazon rainforest
Almost 73,000 wildfires have been detected this year in the world's largest rainforest. That's an 83% increase from 2018. CBS News reporter Beatriz Correa has the latest from São Paulo, Brazil.
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Amazon rainforest burning at record rate
As the Amazon rainforest continues to burn, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is walking back allegations that he blamed NGO's for setting the wildfires. His policies have led to a surge in deforestation and development in the Amazon. Wall Street Journal correspondent Samantha Pearson joined CBSN on the phone from Brazil to discuss the latest developments.
Wildfires rage in Amazon rainforest
Wildfires are sweeping through the Amazon rainforest at an alarming rate. Deforestation and dry conditions are chiefly to blame. But many conservationists hold Brazil's president responsible. Meg Oliver explains.
Amazon fires could ruin climate change fight
Environmental organizations say humans are to blame for fires devastating the Amazon, a region vital to our planet's climate. More than 74,000 fires have begun in Brazil this year with roughly 40 percent in the Amazon alone. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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World leaders at the G-7 summit could be ready to declare the raging wildfires burning in the Amazon rainforest an international crisis. After dragging his feet for a few days, Brazil's president appears to be responding to the worldwide uproar by adding more boots to the firefight. Brazilian forces will deploy starting Saturday to border areas, indigenous territories and other affected regions. Brazil contains about 60% of the Amazon rainforest. The forest not only produces one-fifth of the planet's oxygen, but is also considered crucial in the effort to contain global warming. Kenneth Craig reports.
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French President Emmanuel Macron wants the wildfires in the Amazon rainforest to be on the agenda at this weekend’s G-7 summit. In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro has authorized the military to join the fight, and forces will begin deploying on Saturday. Deforestation has increased since Bolsonaro took office last year, and he previously described the rainforest protection as an obstacle to his country’s economic development. Naturalist Paul Rosalie wrote about his experiences in the jungle in his 2014 book, "Mother of God." Rosalie joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to talk about the fires.
Brazil's troops battle Amazon fire
World leaders at the G-7 summit are expected to talk about the fires destroying the Amazon rainforest. On Saturday, Brazilian officials mobilized 44,000 troops to battle the flames There have been more than 76 thousand wildfires across Brazil in 2019. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Troops mobilize to fight Amazon fires
Brazil’s president says the army will battle the fires raging in the Amazon after facing pressure from critics. Manuel Bojorquez reports in Rio Branco, Brazil.
New fires burn across the Amazon
G-7 leaders pledged $20 million to help fight wildfires in the Amazon rainforest. Nearly 80,000 fires have been reported in the massive Amazon basin this year. Some have started naturally, but many are blamed on deforestation. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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The Brazilian government has rejected $20 million in aid from G-7 leaders to fight the fires in the Amazon rainforest. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez spoke with Tashka Yawanawa, chief of the indigenous Yawanawa people, about the threats they are facing in the region.
Indigenous Amazon tribes threatened by fires
Brazil's president said his country is now open to accepting millions of dollars in international wildfire aid. He initially demanded an apology for criticism of his handling of the fires in the Amazon. As Manuel Bojorquez reports, some saw this disaster coming.
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Amazon rainforest fires rage at record pace
Fires are raging across Brazil's Amazon rainforest at a record pace. There were roughly 20,000 fires there last month alone. Many are manmade, caused by forests being cleared for farming. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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