59 million acres burned during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire season, the most devastating in the country's history.
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59 million acres burned during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire season, the most devastating in the country's history.
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Tim Flannery stands among the charred remains of Australian forests, reflecting on the devastation of the 2019-2020 bushfire season. Burning documents the catastrophic fires that consumed 59 million acres across Australia, known as Black Summer. The film features interviews with firefighters, residents, and activists, including Bruce Pascoe. It also addresses the Youth Climate Movement and criticizes the inaction of Prime Minister Scott Morrison during this crisis. The documentary provides a stark comparison to other global wildfires, including those in the Amazon and California.
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Why Watch
- Meet environmentalist Tim Flannery and author Bruce Pascoe.
- See the impact of the 2019–20 Australian bushfires.
- Find out about the Youth Climate Movement's response.
Did You Know
- The Australian Black Summer fires burned 59 million acres.
- The 2019 Amazon rainforest wildfires burned 2.2 million acres.
- The 2020 California wildfires burned 4.4 million acres.
- Burning has a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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What was the area burned during the 2019–2020 Australian bushfire season?
The Australian Black Summer fires of 2019–2020 burned 59 million acres.
Who are some of the people interviewed in the documentary Burning?
Interviews in Burning include environmentalist Tim Flannery and author Bruce Pascoe.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes rating for Burning?
Burning has a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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