One tiny Eco-friendly leap for planet Earth. After watching the news coverage on the Amazon Rainforest Fires, I started to look into what this means for Mother Earth . First, I'd like to start by clearing up some misinformation. Per experts and researchers, the Amazon, contrary to popular belief, does not produce up to 20% of the Earth's 02 supply, but rather, around 6-9%. Per, Dr. Jonathan Foley , we need to be more concerned about what these fires will do to carbon levels, climate, water, biodiversity, and people, than we do about 02 levels. National Geographic , goes into further detail about where the bulk of our oxygen really comes from. The Amazon is more like a giant air-conditioner that cools the planet. - Michael Coe, Earth Systems Scientist Having said all of that, it is obviously still very important to spread awareness of the fires, and changes need to be made. But they don't just need to be made in the Amazon, they need to be m...
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