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    1. Strong analysis of the #BoliviaFires by @clairefrwordley: news.mongabay.com/2019/10/fires-still-being-set-in-blazing-bolivia-commentary/
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    "People who for whatever reason want to burn the forest are now taking advantage of the situation to do so, knowing that the authorities either can’t or won’t implement sanctions."
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      "Biologists have estimated that 4,000 plant species and 1,600 animal species are affected by the fires. Estimates vary hugely, but between 2 million and 18 million wild animals have been killed, including about 500 rare jaguars."
      1. …in reply to @CarwilBJ
        It likely that the burned areas will be quickly colonized by ranchers and soy farmers, according to Dr. Velez-Liendo. “The forests should not be disturbed any further for [their] recovery, but that’s very unlikely to happen."
        1. …in reply to @CarwilBJ
          "Both researchers were clear that international appetites for Bolivia’s beef, soy, and biofuels must be curbed, along with national policy measures to protect Bolivia’s stunning wildlife and staggering landscapes."