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AOW 9.23.19

Published on Sep 24, 2019

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

AOW 9.23.19

The Burning Amazon Rain Forest
Photo by Feffef

Considerations for Discussion

  • Explain the primary cause of the fires.
  • How does this year's fire problem compare to previous years?

Considerations for Discussion

  • Deforestation had been reduced by 65% in past years- how is the Brazilian political climate contributing to the increase in fire activity?

Considerations for Discussion

  • How is satellite imagery being used to diagnose the effects of deforestation and the resulting higher probability for fires?

Considerations for Discussion

  • How do fires caused by humans and deforestation look different than fires from natural causes?

Considerations for Discussion

  • What are the solutions for resolving the current problems, and what are the potential consequences for the continued burning of the Amazon?