Episode five is a special investigation into the threats facing the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Changes in government policy have led to an alarming trend of forest fires, with an unprecedented increase in 2019. BBC My World journalist Nomia Iqbal travels through Brazil to investigate the impact of the fires, visiting both indigenous youth and ranching families, and asks the clear question: “Can the Amazon survive?”.

Originally released by BBC Worldwide Learning, 2020. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 28, 2021. Learning extension worksheet available under Additional info tag.