CLEAN : HRW in Brazil gives presser on timber exploitation after Amazon fires

The video discusses the violence against Amazonian forest defenders, highlighting the alarming statistics of killings and the lack of trials. It also addresses the increase in deforestation and fires, attributing these issues to weakened law enforcement by the government. The video concludes with personal reflections on the situation.

What is a significant issue faced by defenders of the Amazon forest?

• Overpopulation

• Climate change

• Lack of resources

• Violence and lack of legal action

How many of the 28 documented killings went to trial?

• Two

• None

• Fourteen

• Twenty-eight

What has doubled since the current government took office?

• Deforestation alerts

• Wildlife population

• Tourism

• Rainfall

What is a major factor contributing to the fires in the Amazon?

• New agricultural policies

• Tourism

• Lack of enforcement

• Increased rainfall

What is a broader implication of the environmental challenges in the Amazon?

• Increased tourism

• Economic growth

• Risks to local inhabitants

• Improved infrastructure