> That isn't what it says at all. I beg to differ. Quoting from the article (and with all due respect): > And against the picture painted by celebrities and t

> That isn't what it says at all. I beg to differ. Quoting from the article (and with all due respect): > And against the picture painted by celebrities and the mainstream media that fires around the world are caused by economic growth, the truth is the opposite: the amount of land being burned is declining thanks to development, including urbanization. (emphasis added)