In Brazil's Amazon, Fires Threaten The Environment And Way Of Life

The video discusses the global outrage over President Jair Bolsonaro's pro-development policies, particularly the use of fires to clear forests in the Amazon. It highlights the reflections of Gumercindo Rodriquez on his late friend Chico Mendes, a renowned environmental martyr. Bolsonaro's temporary ban on fires for deforestation and his plans to develop indigenous lands are examined. The video also contrasts traditional and current fire practices and presents the perspectives of the Huni Kui indigenous community on the critical stakes for the rainforest.

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