The Amazon Rainforest has been burning for three weeks largely due to deforestation for cattle ranching. This episode is a special report on the current situation: how the fires began, why this emergency will accelerate climate change, + what you can do. We are explaining deforestation, carbon sinks, and current climate science predictions for global temperature thresholds. Statistics shared today are collected from BBC and CNN.

Organizations to donate to, helping protect the Amazon (bottom of the article has a good list!)

The latest IPCC Special Report, Climate Change and Land

Episodes, if you’d like to learn more about today’s topics:

* 69: What is the Carbon Budget?* 66: 5 Ways to Eat A More Plant-Based Diet* 46: 10 Foods to Stop Buying and Start Making with Your Food Scraps* 3: What’s The Beef?* 9: The Compost Convo

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