Massive human-caused fires in the Amazon are burning the rainforest at a record rate, stoking global concerns about its potential impact on climate change and shrouding Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro in controversy. The Onion looks at the most significant consequences of the massive fires in the Amazon rainforest.
Massive human-caused fires in the Amazon are burning the rainforest at a record rate, stoking global concerns about its potential impact on climate change and shrouding Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro in controversy.Lowers CO2 emissions given off by indigenous people breathing.
Rare plant containing compound essential to curing cancer burned to extinction within five minutes of fires starting.Shitload of dead capybaras.AdvertisementAdvertisementIncreased bragging rights for surviving this long for uncontacted peoples in Papua New Guinea.AdvertisementAdvertisement
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