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August 11, 2020

Fires in Brazilian Amazon on Pace to Create Record-Breaking Destruction
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In environmental news, the destruction of the Brazilian Amazon continues
to accelerate, with the number of fires in 2020 up dramatically - even
compared to last year's devastating so-called fire season. Environmental
groups say the fires are mostly the product of unlicensed loggers,
ranchers and miners, with the encouragement of far-right President Jair
Bolsonaro.


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