Amazon fires 'extraordinarily concerning', warns UN biodiversity chief
by Jonathan Watts Global environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#4P8YE)
Biodiversity chief calls for countries to unite to halt rapid degradation of nature
The fires in the Amazon are "extraordinarily concerning" for the planet's natural life support systems, the head of the UN's top biodiversity body has said in a call for countries, companies and consumers to build a new relationship with nature.
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