Amazon Forest Fire

• Brazil’s president says Leonardo DiCaprio partly to blame for Amazon fires

  “DiCaprio is a cool guy, isn’t he? Giving money to set the Amazon on fire,” the president said to supporters in Brasilia.

  World

  Nov 29, 2019
  
• Canada pushes for better Amazon protection during free trade talks with Brazil

  The talks are continuing despite Brazil's initial rejection of international funding to help fight fires in the Amazon, apparently over a personal spat with France's President Emmanuel Macron.

  World

  Aug 27, 2019
  
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• World leaders pledge millions for Amazon wildfires, but experts say it’s not just about money

  G7 leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pledged millions to help battle the Amazon wildfires.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2019
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• Amazon wildfires: A look at what’s fact and what isn’t

  According to Brazil’s space research centre, more Amazon rainforest fires are burning right now than ever recorded before.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2019