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Smoke From Brazil Fires Clouds Major Cities, Neighboring Countries

Smoke from intense wildfires in the Amazon rainforest and other parts of Brazil was choking major cities, like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on Monday, and wafting into neighboring countries.

International Business Times

As renewable energy demand rises, mining for minerals in the Amazon is at a critical point

Illegal mining for critical minerals needed for the global renewable energy transition is increasingly driving deforestation in Indigenous lands in the Amazon.

The Conversation

‘Can’t live without it’: alarm at Musk’s Starlink dominance in Brazil’s Amazon

Satellite internet service’s antennas are everywhere, from illegal mining sites to isolated Indigenous villages

The Guardian - UK

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Brazilian Slaughterhouses Found Guilty Of Amazon Deforestation

Judge in Rondonia, Brazil, rules against beef industry for illegal cattle trading in protected rainforest, highlighting the urgent need for environmental c...

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Judge in Brazil orders slaughterhouses to pay for Amazon reforestation

A court in the Brazilian state of Rondonia has found two beef slaughterhouses guilty of buying cattle out of what is supposed to be a protected area in the Brazilian Amazon, which is illegal

The Independent UK

Oil Drilling Sparks Indigenous Outcry As Spills Tarnish Ecuador Amazon

A thick slick of oil covers part of an estuary in the Ecuadoran Amazon, where the Indigenous Waorani people are imploring authorities to stop drilling for the black gold that keeps spilling into their environment.

International Business Times

Indigenous Tribe Kills Loggers In Amazon Land Dispute

Two loggers killed by uncontacted tribe in Peru's Amazon sparks concerns over Indigenous rights and environmental protection.

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Worlds most isolated tribe kill loggers encroaching on their land deep in Amazon rainforest

Two loggers have been killed by the reclusive Mashco Piro Indigenous tribe deep in Peru's Amazon

The Independent UK

Two loggers shot dead with arrows in clash with Indigenous group in Peruvian Amazon

Two more people missing and one injured after attack by ‘uncontacted’ Mashco Piro in rainforest

The Guardian - UK

Best non-bearded iris varieties – 5 elegant blooms for your flower garden

Non-bearded irises are a good choice for a wet and shady yard

Homes & Gardens

‘Always outsiders, always men, always white’: how women are changing the narrative of wildlife film-making

Three female film-makers talk about their pioneering work documenting nature in Africa, the Amazon and India, and paving the way for future generations to build a career in film

The Guardian - UK

People in Brazil’s Amazon are choking on smoke and feeling the heat from rainforest wildfires

Smoke from wildfires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is causing people in the region to cough, burning their throats and reddening their eyes

The Independent UK

Ecuador Faces Challenges In Halting Oil Drilling In Amazon

Ecuador's failure to halt oil drilling in Yasuni National Park raises concerns among supporters and Indigenous communities.

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Ecuador's citizens voted to stop oil drilling in heart of Amazon. A year later, it hasn't happened

Voters in Ecuador last year approved a referendum to keep some 700 million barrels of crude oil in the ground in Yasuni National Park

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Brazil Battles Smog Crisis Amid Record Wildfires

Fires in Brazil, fueled by human activity, cause smog crisis, deaths, and environmental damage. President Lula da Silva addresses the situation as fires sp...

The Independent UK

In a rare event, fire smoke covers Brazil's capital, prompting federal response

Smoke from fires in the Amazon rainforest, Cerrado savannah, Pantanal wetlands and Sao Paulo state is affecting millions of Brazilians across the country

The Guardian - UK

Brazil minister declares ‘war’ with fire as smoke cloaks Brasília and São Paulo

Environment minister suggests criminal actions behind spike in wildfires closing schools and grounding flights

The Guardian - UK

Brazil sends 1,500 firefighters to combat Amazon forest blazes

Environment minister says severe drought is ‘aggravating’ factor as smoke engulfs Porto Velho city

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The Guardian - UK

Could a £2-a-day basic income be the key to protecting rainforests?

Pilot scheme in Amazon communities of central Peru aims to help people choose a more sustainable way of living

International Business Times

Brazilians 'Struggling To Breathe' As Amazon Burns

Residents of Porto Velho in the Brazilian Amazon have barely seen sunlight in days as a thick cloud of smoke from forest fires envelops their city.

The Guardian - UK

Nigamon/Tunai review – utterly unique, magnetic, beautiful and sad

Émilie Monnet from the Anishinaabe people in Québec and Waira Nina of the Inga of the Colombian Amazon immerse the audience in a ritual of light, sound and song

The Guardian - UK

‘Nobody ever saw anything like this before’: how methane emissions are pushing the Amazon towards environmental catastrophe

As the world heats up, methane released from thawing permafrost and warming tropical wetlands is intensifying climate breakdown. But curbing it is achievable

The Independent UK

Giant ancient rock art reveals secrets of first Amazonian people, from mythology to diet

Rock art is earliest evidence of humans in western Amazonia, scientists say

WhatToWatch

Celebrity Race Across the World 2024 episode 1 recap: who reaches the checkpoint first?

The celebs start the race, but some want to just have fun while others want to win!

The Independent UK

Where was Celebrity Race Across The World series two filmed?

The Amazon start and the Andes finish line as the series takes South America

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