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In the Amazon, Bolsonaro’s far right may retain power even if Lula wins

In the Amazon, Bolsonaro’s far right may retain power even if...

While polls show former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead in the upcoming elections, far-right ideology persists in the Amazon region.Bolsonaro’s allies lead...
Brazil cap-and-trade carbon framework in sight, but agriculture gets a pass

Brazil cap-and-trade carbon framework in sight, but agriculture gets a pass

Brazil’s Senate is expected to vote this month on a bill introducing a cap-and-trade carbon market aimed at regulating industry emissions.Thousands of companies across...

Only 12 vaquita porpoises remain, watchdog group reports

The International Committee for the Recovery of the Vaquita reported in 2017 that there were just 30 vaquita left in the Upper Gulf of...
Indigenous activists in Borneo claim win as logging firm removes equipment from disputed area

Indigenous activists in Borneo claim win as logging firm removes equipment...

After NGOs captured satellite and drone imagery they said showed timber firm Samling operating in deep forest and culturally sensitive sites in the Malaysian...
Montana cannot be trusted with grizzly bear & wolf management (commentary)

Montana cannot be trusted with grizzly bear & wolf management (commentary)

The U.S. State of Montana’s legislature has recently proposed a litany of extreme anti-wildlife bills despite widespread and diverse opposition.Grizzly bears are protected under...
As Europe eyes Africa’s gas reserves, environmentalists sound the alarm

As Europe eyes Africa’s gas reserves, environmentalists sound the alarm

In the wake of an energy crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European countries are turning to Africa for its natural gas reserves.The...
Operation EcoWarrior: Hansgroghe: Sustainable by Design

Operation EcoWarrior: Hansgroghe: Sustainable by Design

South Africa’s branch of Hansgrohe is an extension of the values that were created over a century ago by founder Hans Grohe and his...
Disturbing graves is latest violation attributed to East African oil pipeline

Disturbing graves is latest violation attributed to East African oil pipeline

Justin Catanoso Article by: Justin Catanoso This story first appeared on Mongabay South Africa Today - Environment This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0...