The rainforest is burning

The German chancellor is waiting     

 for a signal from the Group of Seven industrial summit to stop the Amazon forest fires in South America. "We will discuss how we can provide support and assistance, and make a clear appeal that all efforts should be made to stop the burning of forests," she said in her weekly letter before heading to France for the summit. She said the French president was right when he said, "Our house is burning."

 The German foreign minister pointed to possible consequences for the agreement on trade liberalization between the European Union and the bloc of South American countries. “During my visit to Brazil, I made it very clear that environmental policy and climate protection are central to the evaluation of the EU agreement,” he said. “Sustainability is an essential element of this agreement. Brazil has committed itself to combating deforestation. The fires tragically show how urgent it is. "

Brazil currently has fires in the Amazon forest, the most severe in years. According to media reports, fires and fire threats increased by more than two percent. Forests, mostly located in private property, along with nature reserves.