Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Amazon-Rainforest-in-Burning-Season-27MZIFL5UW58.htmlConceptually similarAmazon Rainforest in Burning SeasonGP018WTCompleted★★★★Amazon Rainforest in Burning SeasonGP018YMCompleted★★★★Amazon Rainforest in Burning SeasonGP018HVCompleted★★★★Amazon Rainforest in Burning SeasonGP018DRCompleted★★★★Amazon Rainforest in Burning SeasonGP018HWCompleted★★★★Amazon Rainforest in Burning SeasonGP018MZCompleted★★★★Forest Fires in Brazilian AmazonGP0STSL5KCompleted★★★★★Forest Fires in Brazilian AmazonGP0STSL5BCompleted★★★★Forest Fires in Brazilian AmazonGP0STSL5CCompleted★★★★View AllGP01F41Amazon Rainforest in Burning SeasonAn aerial view of the rainforest during the burning season in the Amazon, photographed during a flight from Itaituba to Alta Floresta. Most of Brazil's greenhouse gas emissions result from deforestation, with the majority coming from the clearing and burning of the Amazon rainforests. Tropical forest destruction is responsible for up to one fifth of global greenhouse gas emissions, placing Brazil as one of the top climate polluters in the world. Ancient forest protection is crucial to preserving biodiversity and the global climate.Locations:Amazon-Brazil-Pará-South AmericaDate:27 Aug, 2007Credit:© Greenpeace / Daniel BeltráMaximum size:2100px X 1400pxKeywords:Aerial view-Burning-Deforestation-Destruction-Forest fire-Forests (campaign title)-KWCI (GPI)-Sadness-Smoke-Trees-Tropical rainforestsShoot:Amazon Agriculture and Forest Clearing Documentation 2007Large sections of the Amazon rainforest are set on fire during the burning season when farmers clear large areas for soy farming or cattle breeding. Most of Brazil's greenhouse gas emissions result from deforestation, with the majority coming from the clearing and burning of the Amazon rainforests.Related Collections:POYi 65 Award - Amazon DeforestationTen Years in the Amazon (Photo & Video)Award Winning Greenpeace PhotographyReport: A Future for Forests
