Rio State Aims to Combat Illegal Deforestation with Drones
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A recent state government project, named ‘Olho no Verde’ (Eye...
May 29, 2018Topic
deforestation
Brazil Cuts 70 Percent of INPE Budget, Including Amazon Monitoring
According to officials budget cuts will hinder satellite programs which monitor deforestation and those which forecast weather for the entire...
November 28, 2017
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Decreases by 16 Percent
Nonetheless, more than 6,624 square kilometers of forest were destroyed during the 12-month period.
October 19, 2017
Opinion: Brazil Gone Bananas
Opinion, by Alfonso Stefanini RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Banana Republics are back on the rise and I'm not talking...
July 11, 2017
Brazil Tries to Explain Increased Deforestation in Amazon Region
Due to increased deforestation, Norway’s government announced that it may significantly reduce financing to the Amazon Fund.
June 26, 2017
Brazil’s Forest Code Completes 5 Years With Little Advancement
According to environmentalists, since the new code was approved by congress in 2012 deforestation in the Amazon region has increased...
March 13, 2017
Wildfires in Brazil’s Amazon Increased in 2015
More than 235,000 heat spots detected last year, making it the second worst year for wildfires since 1999.
January 5, 2016
Brazil’s President Rousseff Speaks At COP-21 in Paris
Brazil’s President put forth the country’s ambitious goals to alleviate climate changes.
November 30, 2015 Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Region Increases 16 Percent
Deforestation increased by sixteen percent despite R$200 million in investments and closer monitoring by federal government.
November 27, 2015