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The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest and is home to about 3 million species of plants and animals and one million indigenous people. The Amazon is vital in regulating global warming, as its forests absorb tonnes of carbon emissions every year. When these trees are cut or burned, the carbon they are storing is released into the atmosphere and its capacity to absorb carbon emissions is reduced. Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has seen a record number of fires in 2019. The National Institute for Space Research says its satellite data shown an 85% increase on the same period in 2018. The fires are caused not only by natural events, but also by farmers and loggers clearing land for crops or grazing. The Brazilian government has emphasised the need for deforestation in order to promote industry and generate revenue. Thus, the rate of losses has accelerated as Brazil's new right-wing president favours development over conservation. In order to take action, we designed a card that featured elements of New Zealand, Brazil and sustainability in order to illustrate our support for the organisations taking action against the government by encouraging and directly aiding the reforestation and prevention of fires and deforestation. This card will be sent on behalf of Kristin to the Rainforest Alliance, who are committed to fighting the fires and taking a stand against the deforestation. The card includes messages from a range of people at Kristin School and an overall message that summarises the sadness and anger we have all felt and our best wishes and continuous support for the actions they are taking. We hope that this card filled with aroha, passion and gratitude will continue to inspire those taking a stand and also raise awareness regarding these devastating losses. If you would like to take action, please feel free to get in touch or visit organisation websites including one dollar tree, where everyone can make a difference, as every contribution is extremely valuable. Like the lovely Lorax says, “unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot. Nothing is going to get better. It’s not"

- Victoria Deschamps

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