The world's largest rainforest is being destroyed. 

Dear John

The Amazon rainforest is burning again. And compared to last July – when we all watched in horror as the forest was ravaged by flames – the number of fires in Brazil has increased by a terrifying 28% [1].

The world’s largest rainforest is being destroyed.

This is largely being driven by the meat industry, agribusiness and their investors. They’re risking total devastation of the land, its wildlife and its communities for profit.

We cannot stand by and let this happen.

Can you help protect the Amazon with a donation today? We’re raising vital funds for our sister organisation in Brazil – who urgently need support to protect this irreplaceable part of the planet, alongside the people who call it home.
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The coronoavirus pandemic has made the situation even worse. Land grabbers, miners and illegal loggers are ignoring quarantine rules – and taking advantage of the government’s inaction when it comes to protecting community land.

Our colleagues at Amigos da Terra Brasil (Friends of the Earth Brazil) are facing mounting challenges. But we are not powerless.

Last year when hundreds of our supporters donated, it made a real difference.

For example, working alongside indigenous, quilombola, and fisher communities, Friends of the Earth Brazil helped suspend a huge port construction project in Maicá, Santarém [2]. The project directly threatened the way of life for the surrounding quilombola communities, violated their rights and severely compromised the region’s biodiversity.

Our colleagues in Brazil are so effected because they work with people whose lives are being torn apart by the fires and the industries that fuel them. So if you can, please donate today to help them continue their crucial work.
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Around the world a record number of environmental activists are being killed. And Brazil is no stranger to this threat. In the last few years community leaders including Maria do Espírito Santo and Zé Cláudio have lost their lives in the fight to defend their land and peoples’ rights [3].

If you'd like to help our sister organisation in Brazil – who work with communities on the ground to fight against the destruction of the forest and its peoples – please make a donation today.
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It’s hard to find the words to respond to the plight of the Amazon and the devastation faced by Brazil’s indigenous communities. But together we can stand in solidarity and hold those in power to account.

We only have one planet. We cannot afford to stand by and watch it burn.

Thank you for your support.

Best wishes,
Emi
Trees Campaigner

NOTES:
[1] Brazil: July surge in Amazon fires raises fears of repeat of 2019 ([link removed]) : Al Jazeera.
[2] A port stuck in the “mouth” of the river ([link removed]) : Amigos da Terra Brasil.
[3] What really happens in the Amazon Forest ([link removed]) : Amigos da Terra Brasil.

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