The Amazon rainforest fires are shaping the G7 summit, where world leaders like Trump and Macron are convening

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Concern over a record number of fires ravaging the Amazon rainforest are influencing the political discourse as world leaders convene in France for the Group of Seven summit. French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted earlier this week urging his fellow G7 members to treat the"emergency" that is the Amazon fires as a priority, prompting a rebuke from right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro. President Donald Trump then tweeted the US is"ready to assist" Brazil.

Concern over a record number of fires ravaging the Amazon rainforest are influencing the political discourse as world leaders convene in France for the Group of Seven summit. French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted earlier this week urging his fellow G7 members to treat the"emergency" that is the Amazon fires as a priority, prompting a rebuke from right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro. President Donald Trump then tweeted the US is"ready to assist" Brazil.

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You mean the amazon hoax? Carry on.

Thank goodness there is still some sanity in the world..

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A good issue to talk about. Hits on many economic and climate related issues.

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