b'vvSURFACE WATERWhat Can You Do? The underlying causes of fires in the Amazon andYou can also drive change by investing in businesses Australia are differentintentional fires are set inwith sustainable missions and products. Some the Amazon, while climate change is to blame inbusinesses and industries are notorious for emitting Australia. But both of these causes are a product ofenormous amounts of COeach year, but more and 2environmental policy, and change can be made bymore businesses are recognizing the importance of local citizens through voting and applying pressuregoing green. on the government to act. Xylem has a deep commitment to sustainability Other actions you can take to help fight climateand solving the worlds water challenges. Efforts to change include reducing your greenhouse gasminimize our environmental footprint have resulted emissions, investing in renewable energy, plantingin Xylems inclusion on Fortunes 2019 "Change the trees, and implementing a climate-friendly diet.World" list for a second year running. Make a Difference by Supporting These Causes:Rainforest Action Network\'s WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Protect-an-Acre Program (PAA) Rescue and Education Service Inc.)Distributes grants that help secure protectionAustralia\'s largest wildlife rescue organization. for millions of acres of land in the Amazon. Rescuing and caring for wildlife for over 30 years.RAN.org/issue/protect_an_acre WIRES.org.auAmazon Watch Koala HospitalPartners with indigenous and environmentalThe Koala Hospital is a licensedorganizations for human rights and theWildlife Rehabilitation Facility carryingpreservation of the Amazon. out on-site procedures.AmazonWatch.org KoalaHospital.au.orgOne Tree Planted Australia Zoo, Wildlife WarriorsNon-profit environmental charity on aEstablished in 2002 by Steve and Terri Irwin mission of global reforestation.as a way to involve other caring people in the protection of wildlife.OneTreePlanted.org WildlifeWarriors.org.auAustralian Red CrossCollecting donations to help those Tell us how youimpacted by the bushfires. felt about this story: RedCross.org.au YSI.com/MW-SurveySOURCES:1National Geographic, 5Reuters, 9The Guardian,What the Amazon fires mean for Brazil Amazon deforestation soars to Australia records worst December firewild animals 11-year high under Bolsonaro conditions after its hottest, driest year2Ensia, 6Washington Post, 10Australia BureauAncient Amazon societies managed the Brazils Bolsonaro calls Amazon of Meterology,forest intensively but sustainably deforestation cultural, says it will never end Annual climate statement 20193Yale School of Forestry and 7Reuters, 11ABC,Environmental Studies, Brazil environment agents surprised byThe truth about Australia\'s firesarsonistsLand Use and Agriculture in the Amazon deforestation through rainy season aren\'t responsible for many this season4National Geographic, 8BBC, 12 Climate Change PerformanceSee how much of the Amazon is burning, Australia fires:Index (CCPI),Results 2020how it compares to other years A visual guide to the bushfire crisis10 MISSION: WATER'