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Boston Calling
The Lungs of the World
What is the Amazon rainforest and why is it the “Lungs of the World”?
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Worldy
The Amazon is on Fire
What is happening right now? What’s causing it and who’s to blame?
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Stuff You Should Know
How Global Warming Works
What does the Amazon Forest Fire mean in the larger context?
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Fresh Air
How Climate Change Threatens Humanity
Why do we need to care about Climate Change?
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100 Solutions to Reverse Global Warming
How can I help, what can I do?
The Amazon is on fire!
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Our best tool against Global Warming and reducing the effects of climate change, the Amazon rainforest is on fire. This year, deforestation initiatives have doubled in numbers since last, catalyzed by the newly elected Brazilian president all for the sake of profits. Often it seems like there’s nothing to do other than educating ourselves and donating to the cause that’ll send our own resources to a higher power, this is exactly what this issue will do. Learn about the the Amazon Rainforest below, Donate to The Amazon Conversation Team, and eat less beef.