Brazil’s Largest Companies Demand End to Amazon Deforestation
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Leaders of some of Brazil’s largest companies as well as multinationals with offices in the country,...
July 8, 2020Topic
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Brazil’s President is Slammed For Speech at United Nations
Minutes after Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, finished his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, thousands of people...
September 25, 2019
Human Rights Group Links Mafia-Like Groups to Amazon Killings
Deforestation and burning in the Amazon region are linked to mafia-like groups that pay for armed militia against those who...
September 24, 2019
Brazil Criticised for Anti-Environmental Stance at Climate Summit
Over the last few months the Bolsonaro Administration has been severely criticized for its anti-environmental stance, especially when it comes...
August 22, 2019
Bolsonaro Favors Developing Parts of Amazon Forest, Even Selling its Oxygen
BRASÍLIA, BRAZIL – Noting that the Amazon forest is known for being the "lungs" of the world, Brazilian Economy Minister,...
July 28, 2019
Bolsonaro Wants Control Over Amazon Deforestation Data
After suggesting that the latest deforestation data from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) was false, Brazilian President, Jair...
July 25, 2019
Land Grabbing and Amazon Privatizations Could Cost Brazil US$32B
Land grabbing and privatizations in Brazil's Amazon could cost US$32 billion. The environmental and fiscal risks of deforestation. Expert coverage...
June 25, 2019
Finding Ways in São Paulo to Transform Organic Waste Into Revenue
During environment week experts discuss deforestation, pollution and waste residues. In São Paulo, South America’s largest city, discussions around what...
June 7, 2019
Brazil Backs Down And Announces Participation in UN Climate Event
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Seven days after announcing that it was canceling its participation,...
May 20, 2019