The fire that is consuming Brasilia National Park and has left part of the Brazilian capital engulfed in smoke continues to advance on Monday with three active outbreaks.
First, deforested areas are surveyed based on information from nonprofits. Next, landowners are identified and have their areas inspected. Finally, those responsible are fined and can face civil and criminal charges.
Thanks to a decision by a Supreme Court justice, the government will have a climate emergency budget at its disposal by the end of the year to deal with the forest fires that are affecting around 60 percent of the country.
The fire has been raging since late Sunday morning (Sep. 15). The Federal District Fire Brigade said the incident was reported at 11:24 am. Seven trucks and an aircraft are being used to fight the flames.
Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Marina Silva said people have been using high temperatures and low humidity to set fire to the country, damaging people’s health, biodiversity, and forests.
“Without solving the racial problem, we won’t realize Brazil’s immense economic potential,” said José Henriques Júnior, coordinator of the G20 Finance Track.
Public investment in education in Brazil, in relation to the GDP, rose by 29% from 2015 to 2021, surpassing the OECD average increase of 9% during the same period.
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