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Strong analysis of the #BoliviaFires by @clairefrwordley: news.mongabay.com/2019/10/fires-still-being-set-in-blazing-bolivia-commentary/Permalink On twitter.com
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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."Permalink On twitter.com
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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."Permalink On twitter.com
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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."Permalink On twitter.com
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"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."On twitter.com
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