Amazon Rainforest

Pope blames Amazon fires on destructive ‘interests’
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Pope blames Amazon fires on destructive ‘interests’

Pope Francis opened a synod Sunday to champion the Amazon’s poverty-stricken and isolated indigenous communities by condemning the destructive “interests”…
As global leaders meet, the Amazon rainforest burns
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As global leaders meet, the Amazon rainforest burns

The fires that burned through the Amazon rainforest last month sparked international outcry and offers of help, but as world…
Bolivia has lost 1.7 million hectares to fire: government
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Bolivia has lost 1.7 million hectares to fire: government

Wildfires raging in Bolivia’s forests and grasslands since May have destroyed 1.7 million hectares (4.2 million acres), officials said Wednesday,…
Clash of cultures as Amazon cowboys close in on indigenous lands
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Clash of cultures as Amazon cowboys close in on indigenous lands

As evening falls over their Amazon home, the hunter gatherers of the Uru-eu-wau-wau people extract bamboo arrows from the flank…
Disapproval of Bolsonaro presidency jumps after Amazon crisis: poll
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Disapproval of Bolsonaro presidency jumps after Amazon crisis: poll

The Datafolha polling institute found that 29 percent say that Bolsonaro is doing a “great or good” job, down from…
Brazil’s burning ban takes effect as Amazon fires rage
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Brazil’s burning ban takes effect as Amazon fires rage

A 60-day ban on burning in Brazil took effect Thursday after a global outcry over fires raging in the Amazon…
Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage
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Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage

PORTO VELHO, Brazil (AP) — Lingering smoke in the Amazon is reportedly causing increased respiratory problems — particularly among children…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro open to foreign aid to fight Amazon fires
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro open to foreign aid to fight Amazon fires

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro is willing to accept foreign aid for fighting fires devastating the Amazon rainforest, but only if…
Brazil slams G7 aid offer as Amazon fires rage
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Brazil slams G7 aid offer as Amazon fires rage

Brazil on Monday rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, with a top official telling French…
G7 pledges millions to help fight Amazon fires
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G7 pledges millions to help fight Amazon fires

The G7 has agreed to spend 20 million euros ($22 million) on the Amazon, mainly to send fire-fighting aircraft to…
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