Lesson #185
Amazon forest fires: what is causing them and how is Brazil responding?
A sharp increase in the number and scale of forest fires in the Amazon is threatening the world's largest rainforest. The fires have a variety of causes, but are principally the result of illegal logging and agriculture in the Amazon region. Brazilians are demanding action, especially after smoke darkened SΓ£o Paulo one afternoon. The Brazilian government has struggled to respond effectively. Plus, learn the English phrase "up to the task."