Brazil to end military-led program against Amazon logging deforestation
Conclusion of the program means environmental agencies will once again be responsible for monitoring the country's rainforest.
Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it
This year’s burning season could determine whether Bolsonaro, an avid supporter of bringing more farming and ranching to the Amazon, is willing and able to halt the fires.
Brazil’s president blames Leonardo DiCaprio amid Amazon fires
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told supporters Friday: “DiCaprio is a cool guy, isn’t he? Giving money to set the Amazon on fire.”…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he wants to discuss Amazon fires at UN
The Brazilian Amazon saw 30,901 fires in August, the highest for the month since 2010, according to Brazil's National Institute for Space Research. The numbers have drawn international criticism over the government's approach to environmental issues and its pro-business agenda,…
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday said he has accepted four planes from Chile to help fight Amazon fires.
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