The consequences that the fires that devastate the Amazon can leave

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF, for its acronym) has published an impressive infographic that shows the possible consequences of the fires that devastated the Amazon for several days.

According to data provided by the WWF, 6.7 million square kilometers of forests and 10% of the planet's biodiversity are threatened by fires in the lungs of the planet. In addition, the habitat of more than 34 million residents is threatened. In addition, 20% of the planet's oxygen is at risk, he notes.

"Since the WWF, we express our deepest concern and call on governments to act immediately to end this disaster and take action to end deforestation in the Amazon," says the message from the US. agency. "The fires in Brazil and Bolivia are not just local crises, they are also a risk for the region and the planet," he added.

The lungs of the planet have been burning for more than two weeks and various organizations have denounced the fact that the Brazilian government has been silent about what it considers a "crime against the environment".

In the midst of this environmental disaster, President Jair Bolsonaro once again attacked non-governmental organizations. Asked by reporters that farmers might be responsible for the fire, the president said, "Maybe it's the farmers, yes. Everyone is suspicious, but the biggest suspicion comes from NGOs. .

RT