Belo Monte Dam Work Resumes: Daily
The Supreme Court on Monday declared that work could resume on the controversial Belo Monte dam, overturning a lower court’s...
August 30, 2012Topic
Amazon
Amazon Nun Killer Released in Brazil: Daily
The Supremo Tribunal Federal (Supreme Court, STF) released Amazon rancher Regivaldo Galvão, who was sentenced to thirty years for involvement...
August 24, 2012
Brazil Court Orders Halt on Belo Monte Dam
A federal appeals court has ordered construction to stop on the controversial Belo Monte dam, citing insufficient consultation with indigenous...
August 21, 2012
Forest Code Provisions Approved: Daily
The joint committee formed to examine the provisional measure to the Forest Code approved the main text by Senator Luiz...
July 13, 2012
Natex Eco-Condoms Produced in Amazon
In Brazil’s Northern State of Acre, a public initiative has created Natex, the only company in the world that produces...
July 3, 2012
Amazon.com to Launch in Brazil: Daily
Internet giant Amazon.com is planning to open in Brazil by the end of this year, offering only digital products to...
July 1, 2012
Outcome Unclear as Rio+20 Ends: Daily
The Rio+20 Outcome Document has been approved with a general “renewing of commitment” to sustainable development, greener economies and the...
June 23, 2012
Protests Pressure Rio+20 Leaders: Daily
A number of different protests have taken place around Rio de Janeiro as the Rio+20 Summit nears its climax.
June 22, 2012
Rousseff Urges More Rio+20 Funds: Daily
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has used her speech at Rio+20 to call on developed nations to contribute more funds to...
June 21, 2012