The Amazon is burning at the fastest rate in years. It’s no accident. Deforestation and extractive industries are destroying biodiversity, and our planet’s best carbon sink. We need bold action to combat these horrific fires and protect the Amazon

The Amazon is burning at the fastest rate in years. It’s no accident.

Deforestation and extractive industries are destroying biodiversity, and our planet’s best carbon sink.

We need bold action to combat these horrific fires and protect the Amazon.pic.twitter.com/a4Yys0Ecny

— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) August 22, 2019