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How Amazon deforestation could push the climate to a ‘tipping point’

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World Aug 27

A burning tract of Amazon jungle is seen while as it is being cleared by loggers and farmers in Porto Velho, Brazil August 23, 2019. Photo by Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters
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As Brazilians struggle to breathe through Amazon’s smoke, Bolsonaro rejects foreign aid

The Amazon's raging fires are leaving some Brazilian children unable to breathe. Heavy levels of smoke in the air are harmful to anyone but especially dangerous for babies and those with underlying respiratory issues like asthma. Despite the health risks,…

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World Aug 27

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What Bolsonaro’s presidency means for Brazil and the Amazon

In the Amazon rainforest, historic levels of deforestation and fire have prompted global outcry. But what’s driving the devastation? Amna Nawaz and producer Mike Fritz traveled to Brazil to better understand both the physical and political dynamics at play. The…

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World Aug 23

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International pressure mounts for Brazil to counter raging Amazon fires

Large sections of the Amazon rainforest are engulfed in flames, their smoke turning Sao Paolo’s midday skyline to total darkness. Brazilian forest fires are common at this time of year but have spiked since 2018. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who…

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