The Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth, spanning 9 countries and covering 5.5 million square kilometers.

The Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth, spanning 9 countries and covering 5.5 million square kilometers.

The Amazon produces about 20% of the world’s oxygen, earning it the nickname "the lungs of the planet."

The Amazon produces about 20% of the world’s oxygen, earning it the nickname "the lungs of the planet."

But today, the Amazon is facing unprecedented threats from deforestation, wildfires, and climate change.

But today, the Amazon is facing unprecedented threats from deforestation, wildfires, and climate change.

In 2024, deforestation rates surged by over 20% compared to last year, largely due to illegal logging and farming expansion.

In 2024, deforestation rates surged by over 20% compared to last year, largely due to illegal logging and farming expansion.

Fires, both natural and human-caused, have devastated millions of hectares, releasing massive amounts of carbon dioxide.

Fires, both natural and human-caused, have devastated millions of hectares, releasing massive amounts of carbon dioxide.

Loss of the Amazon accelerates global warming, affecting weather patterns worldwide.

Loss of the Amazon accelerates global warming, affecting weather patterns worldwide.

Home to 10% of the known species on Earth, the Amazon’s biodiversity is at risk of extinction.

Home to 10% of the known species on Earth, the Amazon’s biodiversity is at risk of extinction.

Indigenous communities who depend on the forest face displacement and loss of livelihood.

Indigenous communities who depend on the forest face displacement and loss of livelihood.

Governments and NGOs are working to protect the forest through reforestation and sustainable practices.

Governments and NGOs are working to protect the forest through reforestation and sustainable practices.

Satellites and drones help monitor deforestation and detect illegal activities in real time.

Satellites and drones help monitor deforestation and detect illegal activities in real time.

Protecting the Amazon requires international cooperation and funding.

Protecting the Amazon requires international cooperation and funding.

What Can You Do? Support sustainable products, donate to conservation groups, and raise awareness about the Amazon’s plight.

What Can You Do? Support sustainable products, donate to conservation groups, and raise awareness about the Amazon’s plight.

Despite challenges, recent initiatives show promise in slowing deforestation and restoring damaged areas.

Despite challenges, recent initiatives show promise in slowing deforestation and restoring damaged areas.

The Amazon is crucial for life on Earth. Protecting it is protecting our future. Stay informed, stay engaged.

The Amazon is crucial for life on Earth. Protecting it is protecting our future. Stay informed, stay engaged.

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