In Brazil, a well-known environmentalist is in critical condition after setting himself on fire. The 65-year-old Francisco Anselmo de Barros set himself ablaze on Saturday during a protest against the construction of alcohol factories in the Pantanal wetlands region. Barros has been active in the environmental movement for decades and serves as president of the Foundation for the Conservation of Nature in Mato Grosso do Sul.
Brazilian Environmentalist Sets Himself on Fire
HeadlineNov 14, 2005