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Alarming rate just this year. brazil's president originally downplayed concern but changed course friday, saying the government had zero tolerance for environmental crimes and ordering the military to combat the wildfires. the reversal came after global protests, boycott threats and calls for action from world leaders. pope francis even called for prayers today for the rain forest he called vital to the planet. >> fires in the amazon have been breaking out at a record rate. nearly 73,000 fires have been detected in the amazon just since january. that's an over 80% increase from last year. join...

More projectiles. a u.s. official says they were short-range ballistic missiles fired 15 minutes apart. south korea say they flew 230 miles. that's around 380 kilometers toward the waters between the korean peninsula and japan. this, now north korea's fifth launch this month. in hong kong they're monitoring events. clashes have broken out between police and authorities. they have fired tear gas to disperse the crowds. it's the first time in more than a week that protests have turned violent. the climate crisis, brazil's president is now calling in help as fires continue to ravage the amazo...

>> brazil's president is calling in help as fires continue to burn in the amazon at a record rate. bolsonaro has authorized armed forces to fight the flames, but world leaders want more action. some leaders say they could block a trade deal between the european union and the south american block that includes brazil. bolsonaro sees it differently like the fires should not impact diplomacy. >> we are open to dialogue based on truth and an understanding of our sovereign tty. forest fires exist all over the world and that cannot be the basis for possible international

Wildfires this morning continue to ravage what is referred to as the earth's lungs at a record rate. >> the research center said there have been more than 3900 fires in the amazon this year. 70 caused by deforeation. experts worry that the impact could be devastating. joining us now a conservationist who spent many years in the amazon. paul, thank you for being here. >> thanks for having me. >> the first question, why is this such a major issue, we know the fires have been going on for quite some time, why is it an issue right now? >> people are getting it wrong. people saying these fires are ...

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