Amazon forest fires army turned also not stand the prospect of convergence Brazil on August 26, 13 at 56 minutes
In the South American rainforest, Amazon, forest fires are occurring at a record pace. In order to stem this Borusonaro president of Brazil, it has been hit in fire fighting activities dispatched 44,000 people, including the military, but the prospect of convergence does not have standing.
Brazil has more than two-thirds of the world's largest rainforest, the Amazon.
According to the National Institute for Space Research in Brazil, the number of forest fires from January to 25th this month was 79,000, 82% more than the same period last year, and the past when observations began based on the current standards It has increased at the most record pace in six years.
In response to this situation, Brazilian President Borsonaro has introduced up to 44,000 people such as the Army, Navy and Air Force to the Amazon since 24th of this month, and can water 12,000 liters at a time. We have firefighting aircraft and other firefighting activities.
In Brazil, illegal forest fires may occur illegally at this time in order to expand livestock pasture, but military personnel are closely monitored because the fires are spreading due to the effects of drought. If so.
In addition, President Borsonaro has contacted President Trump in the United States and is planning to take measures against fire with the cooperation of the United States.
However, the effect of the only military dispatch has been a large number of fire occurs in a wide range of Amazon have raised also skeptical voice, the prospect of a fire converge does not have standing.
Causes and effects of forest fires
In Brazil over the past 10 years, political parties that have focused on the environment and are active in protecting the Amazon have maintained their power.
But President Borsonaro, who took office in January, stressed that Amazon is an important economic resource. We called for joint development to Japan and the United States, and set out an attitude that emphasizes development while protecting the environment.
In Brazil, illegal forest fires may occur during this period in order to expand livestock pastures in Brazil. It is pointed out that this has led to an increase in fire.
In addition, smoke has covered the sky due to the increase in forest fires, and some of the flight operations have begun to affect the area. Last week, the sky could become black and cloudy in Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo. .
In addition, it has been pointed out that many of the indigenous people living in the Amazon are at risk of life because of President Borsonaro's attitude to neglect the protection of Amazon. Last month, an indigenous leader was killed by an armed miner in the outback of the Amazon River in northern Brazil, and an indigenous sanctuary village was occupied. The government's response after the incident was not prompt, and criticism that President Borsonaro disregarded Amazon protection triggered the incident, especially in Europe.
In addition, international pressures on the Borsonaro government are rising, with the United Nations calling on President Borsonaro to reconsider policies that emphasize development.
The Brazilian President is accused
Leaders from various European countries, such as French President Macron, have accused President Borsonaro of developing priority and reluctant to protect the Amazon, which promotes forest fires.
In response, President Borsonaro retired the director of the National Institute for Space Research, which published Amazon deforestation data earlier this month, as "Lie data is flowing".
He also accused French President Macron of the G7 agenda that he is a liar, and on Twitter said on Twitter that President Macron will use the Amazon problem as a tool for his political interests. “I ’m trying to do it”, and it ’s been repelling.
Secretary of the Secretary “Japan needs support”
Secretary of Secretary Jun said at the press conference, “We are concerned about the situation. First, we need to respond to fire extinguishing, and G7 = 7 major countries will discuss and implement possible support. I would like to provide the necessary support for Japan as well. "