Demonstrators Gather at Brazilian Embassy to Mourn, Protest Amazon Fires (Video)
From Extinction Rebellion DC:
The Amazon is intentionally being burned in the interest of agribusiness and cattle ranching spurred on by Bolsonaro’s dangerous policies. Experts say it is approaching a tipping point after which it would not recover. The result of the destruction of this massive carbon sink would have dire consequences for global climate stability. We stand in solidarity with the Indigenous people who have led the fights against these fires. Bolsonaro has intentionally targeted Indigenous peoples, allowing the destruction of their communities and refusing to respect indigenous
rights. It is time to act.
Speakers include:
00:03:36
Serena
Youth Climate Strike
00:08:44
Lana
Zero Hour
00:11:18
Gaurav
Friends of the Earth
00:13:56
Natascha Otoya Vasconcelos
Brazilians For Democracy and Justice - DC
00:19:46
Adil Trehan
Extinction Rebellion
00:22:01
Russell Gray
Extinction Rebellion
This officer spent some time pushing and threatening demonstrators.
