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.
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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.
Why Amazon could be at risk of "collapsing"
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.
Brazil rejects G-7 aid for Amazon fires
The Brazilian government is saying "no thank you" to a $20 million offer of aid from G-7 nations to help fight the devastating forest fires in the Amazon region. More than 80,000 fires have been reported in Brazil this year. Now there is renewed concern that further damage could disrupt global weather patterns. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Amazon chief says they're facing "genocide"
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.
Ranchers blamed for deforestation in Brazil
Brazil imposed a 60 day ban on land-clearing fires. This follows global outcry over fires ravaging parts of the Amazon rainforest, most set by farmers and ranchers. Manuel Bojorquez hears their side of the issue.
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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Behind the Amazon rainforest’s rapid decline
Between destructive fires and four decades of rapid deforestation, the largest rainforest in the world, is being destroyed at an alarming rate. Now, people worry that the Amazon is at a tipping point of ecological collapse due to both domestic and foreign demand for minerals and land. Adam Yamaguchi hiked into the Brazilian rainforest to see what is driving the deforestation and what locals think.
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Ecuador suffers one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks
Ecuador is seeing one of the world's worst coronavirus outbreaks, with possibly thousands dead. But that hasn't been enough to convince the president of Latin America's largest country, Brazil, to take the threat seriously. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Brazil's Bolsonaro downplays COVID-19 threat
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Brazil records deadliest day of COVID 19
Brazil recorded its deadliest day of the coronavirus outbreak so far, with 881 deaths in just 24 hours. But President Jair Bolsonaro continues to push for reopening the economy. The Atlantic staff writer Uri Friedman joined CBSN to explain how race and wealth inequality are two of the main catalysts for the spike in cases and what could be in store for the country as flu season approaches.
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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled new coronavirus lockdown rules in England, including a controversial "stay alert" slogan. His approach is on par with other European countries, like Italy or Spain. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Destruction of Amazon rainforest accelerates amid coronavirus
Researchers say deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon increased by more than 50% in the first three months of the year.
As virus hits South America, Brazil's president mocks threat
In Ecuador's largest city, nearly 2,000 bodies have reportedly been collected for burial, some in cardboard caskets.
Christ the Redeemer statue lit up to honor medical workers
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Old Dominion shooting suspect was previously arrested for trying to support ISIS
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What happened in Michigan synagogue attack
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FBI helping Michigan synagogue attack probe
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