Environmental crisis
Brazilian state declares emergency for wildfires in the Pantanal biome
One million hectares engulfed by fires in 40 days in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul
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Tag: environment
Interview
Bolsonaro is the conductor of a war of hatred in Brazil, former minister says
José Carlos Dias spoke with Brasil de Fato on joining forces to fight a possible “dictatorship through the ballot box”
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Poison
Agency publishes new framework, “extremely hazardous” pesticides drop from 34% to 2%
New landmark legislation published by regulatory agency is “a way to deceive society,” expert says
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Human rights
Armed group invades indigenous village in the Amazon after its leader is found dead
As tensions escalate, senator says there are fears of enormous potential for bloody conflict
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Poison
Brazil approved more new pesticides in 200 days than European Union did in 8 years
Bolsonaro administration approved 239 substances; pace is so fast that farm lobby stopped pushing “Poison Bill”
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Human Rights
Private interests threaten Brazil’s Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Territory
President-elect Bolsonaro and a general in his security team want to allow niobium mining in protected area
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Brazil Elections
Jair Bolsonaro could be a disaster for the environment, scientific research
Scientists fear risks to academic freedom, biodiversity, and Brazil’s role in the global struggle against climate change
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Environment
Forest fires in Brazilian national park finally subside after much needed rainfall
A fire in a national park in the state of Goiás, in central Brazil, has destroyed more than 25% of ...
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Environment
Temer’s attempt to expand mining projects is met with widespread opposition
Temer’s initial Amazon mining decree was met with widespread condemnation by members of Brazilian civil society.
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