World’s biggest polluters are no-shows at start of UN climate summit in Brazil
Summary
Major polluting countries were absent at the start of a UN climate summit in Brazil. The summit is taking place in Belem, near the Amazon forest, which has lost significant tree cover due to human activities.Key Facts
- The UN climate summit is happening in Belem, Brazil.
- The Amazon rainforest, near Belem, is crucial for absorbing carbon dioxide.
- About 17% of the Amazon's forest cover has disappeared in 50 years due to agriculture, logging, and mining.
- The Amazon is often called the "lungs of the world" because it helps reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.
- Wildfires and cattle ranching have further damaged the Amazon forest.
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