Today we’re celebrating the Amazon rainforest, 🌎💚 the beating heart of our planet. Beyond its stunning beauty, what does the Amazon rainforest mean to the world, and to our fight against climate change? ➡️ The Amazon is the world's biggest rainforest. It spans nine countries and covers 40% of South America. It’s around 3.2 million square miles—roughly five times the size of Alaska. ➡️ As one of the Earth’s primary carbon sinks, the Amazon absorbs 100 million metric tons of CO₂ every year, help