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May 22, 19:12

Record Forest Loss in 2024: Uncontrolled Fires Devastate Tropical Rainforests

Uncontrolled fires caused a record 6.7 million hectares (16.6 million acres) of primary tropical forest loss in 2024, an 80% increase from 2023, primarily driven by the worst drought in the Amazon rainforest's history and exacerbated by agricultural expansion and conflict in several countries.

Record Forest Loss in 2024: Uncontrolled Fires Devastate Tropical Rainforests

Uncontrolled fires caused a record 6.7 million hectares (16.6 million acres) of primary tropical forest loss in 2024, an 80% increase from 2023, primarily driven by the worst drought in the Amazon rainforest's history and exacerbated by agricultural expansion and conflict in several countries.

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What were the primary causes and consequences of the unprecedented 80% increase in primary tropical forest loss in 2024 compared to 2023?

In 2024, 6.7 million hectares (16.6 million acres) of primary tropical forests were lost—an 80% increase from 2023 and an area roughly the size of Panama. This surge is primarily attributed to Brazil's struggle to control Amazon fires amid the worst drought in the rainforest's history. Several other countries, including Bolivia and Canada, also experienced significant forest fire losses.",

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May 21, 16:12

Record-High Tropical Rainforest Destruction in 2024

A World Resources Institute (WRI) study reveals that 6.7 million hectares of tropical rainforest were destroyed in 2024, primarily due to fires (4.1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions), exceeding previous records and jeopardizing global climate goals.

Record-High Tropical Rainforest Destruction in 2024

A World Resources Institute (WRI) study reveals that 6.7 million hectares of tropical rainforest were destroyed in 2024, primarily due to fires (4.1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions), exceeding previous records and jeopardizing global climate goals.

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What are the immediate consequences of the record-high tropical rainforest destruction in 2024, exceeding 6.7 million hectares?

In 2024, 6.7 million hectares of tropical rainforest were destroyed, the highest level in over two decades, exceeding the area of Panama. This represents an 80% increase compared to 2023 and is primarily driven by fires (almost half of the total destruction).

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May 20, 10:13

How to Save the Amazon" Exposes Illegal Deforestation and Murder

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were murdered in the Brazilian Amazon on June 5, 2022, while investigating illegal deforestation; their unfinished book, "How to Save the Amazon," completed posthumously, details the complex web of crime and weak governance destroying the rainforest.

How to Save the Amazon" Exposes Illegal Deforestation and Murder

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were murdered in the Brazilian Amazon on June 5, 2022, while investigating illegal deforestation; their unfinished book, "How to Save the Amazon," completed posthumously, details the complex web of crime and weak governance destroying the rainforest.

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What immediate consequences resulted from the murders of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira, and how did these deaths impact efforts to protect the Amazon?

Dom Phillips, a Guardian reporter, and Bruno Pereira, a Brazilian forest protector, were murdered on June 5, 2022, while investigating illegal activities in the Brazilian Amazon. Their deaths highlighted the dangers faced by environmental activists and journalists working in the region, leading to a two-year investigation culminating in federal charges against a suspected illegal fishing and poaching mastermind.

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May 20, 22:11

Cop30 in Belém: Logistical Hurdles and Conflicting Environmental Policies

The UN's Cop30 climate conference, to be held in Belém, Brazil, in 2024, faces significant logistical challenges in accommodating delegates and promoting civil society participation, particularly concerning Indigenous groups and forest defenders, while Brazil grapples with conflicting environmental ...

Cop30 in Belém: Logistical Hurdles and Conflicting Environmental Policies

The UN's Cop30 climate conference, to be held in Belém, Brazil, in 2024, faces significant logistical challenges in accommodating delegates and promoting civil society participation, particularly concerning Indigenous groups and forest defenders, while Brazil grapples with conflicting environmental ...

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What are the primary logistical and accessibility challenges facing Cop30 in Belém, and how might these impact the conference's stated goal of increased civil society participation?

Cop30, the UN climate conference, faces challenges in Belém, Brazil, due to infrastructure limitations and distance, hindering the goal of showcasing civil society, particularly Indigenous groups. The conference aims to highlight their crucial role in Amazon conservation, yet logistical hurdles threaten this objective.

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May 20, 01:10

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Threatens Brazilian Indigenous Rights

Representatives of Brazilian Indigenous groups traveled to Brussels to voice concerns about the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing increased deforestation and socio-environmental conflicts due to potential expansion of agriculture onto their ancestral lands, particularly given Brazil's new law restrict...

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Threatens Brazilian Indigenous Rights

Representatives of Brazilian Indigenous groups traveled to Brussels to voice concerns about the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing increased deforestation and socio-environmental conflicts due to potential expansion of agriculture onto their ancestral lands, particularly given Brazil's new law restrict...

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What are the immediate impacts of the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal on Indigenous communities in Brazil?

Representatives of Brazilian Indigenous peoples recently met with members of the European Parliament and the European Commission in Brussels to express concerns over the EU-Mercosur trade deal. The deal, if approved, would allow numerous agricultural and food products to be exported from South America to Europe with zero or low tariffs, potentially expanding farming and livestock activities onto Indigenous lands. This expansion could lead to increased deforestation and socio-environmental conflicts, jeopardizing Indigenous rights.

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May 20, 10:13

Aguia Resources Starts Drilling Program at High-Grade Santa Barbara Gold Project

Aguia Resources launched a 2500-meter drilling program at its Colombian Santa Barbara gold project to expand underground production and define a maiden JORC resource by year-end, mirroring successful high-grade projects like Buriticá and potentially unlocking a multi-million-ounce gold deposit while...

Aguia Resources Starts Drilling Program at High-Grade Santa Barbara Gold Project

Aguia Resources launched a 2500-meter drilling program at its Colombian Santa Barbara gold project to expand underground production and define a maiden JORC resource by year-end, mirroring successful high-grade projects like Buriticá and potentially unlocking a multi-million-ounce gold deposit while...

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What is the immediate impact of Aguia Resources' drilling program at the Santa Barbara gold project?

Aguia Resources initiated a 25-hole, 2500-meter drilling program at its Santa Barbara gold project in Colombia to expand underground production and define a maiden JORC resource by year-end. The program targets the Santa Barbara main vein and Vein 2, with deeper holes testing downdip potential. Initial results from trial mining show head grades up to 24g/t gold.

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May 22, 13:11

Brazil's Datacenter Boom: Jobs vs. Drought in Caucaia

A massive datacenter, possibly for TikTok, is being built in drought-stricken Caucaia, Brazil, raising concerns about water usage amid a global AI boom; the project promises jobs but risks exacerbating existing water crises.

Brazil's Datacenter Boom: Jobs vs. Drought in Caucaia

A massive datacenter, possibly for TikTok, is being built in drought-stricken Caucaia, Brazil, raising concerns about water usage amid a global AI boom; the project promises jobs but risks exacerbating existing water crises.

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How do the economic benefits of the datacenter project compare to the potential environmental and social costs associated with increased water stress in Caucaia?

This datacenter, and others planned in similarly water-stressed regions, highlights a growing conflict between the booming AI industry's massive water needs and the environmental realities of drought-stricken areas. The lack of transparency around water consumption in these projects exacerbates the issue, hindering effective resource management and potentially harming vulnerable communities.

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May 21, 19:12

Record Deforestation in 2024: Fires Double Losses, Threatening Climate Goals

In 2024, a record 6.7 million hectares of tropical primary forests were destroyed—nearly double the previous year—primarily due to fires used for agricultural land clearing, releasing 4.1 gigatons of greenhouse gases and jeopardizing global climate goals.

Record Deforestation in 2024: Fires Double Losses, Threatening Climate Goals

In 2024, a record 6.7 million hectares of tropical primary forests were destroyed—nearly double the previous year—primarily due to fires used for agricultural land clearing, releasing 4.1 gigatons of greenhouse gases and jeopardizing global climate goals.

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How do the 2024 deforestation figures compare to previous years and global commitments to reduce deforestation by 2030?

The surge in deforestation, largely driven by fires used to clear land for agriculture, released 4.1 gigatons of greenhouse gases—more than four times the emissions from global air travel in 2023. This undermines global efforts to curb climate change and surpasses the 2030 deforestation reduction goals set by over 140 countries in 2020, with 17 of the 20 countries with the largest primary forests showing greater losses than at the time of the pact.

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May 20, 01:10

Bolsonaro Coup Trial Begins

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is on trial for plotting a coup d'état and leading a criminal organization to overturn the 2022 election results, facing up to 40 years in prison; over 80 witnesses will testify, including high-ranking military officials.

Bolsonaro Coup Trial Begins

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is on trial for plotting a coup d'état and leading a criminal organization to overturn the 2022 election results, facing up to 40 years in prison; over 80 witnesses will testify, including high-ranking military officials.

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How did the alleged coup attempt unfold, and what role did the military and Bolsonaro's supporters play?

The charges against Bolsonaro stem from a 900-page federal police report detailing a plan to declare a state of emergency, hold new elections, and even assassinate President Lula. Prosecutors link this plan to the January 8th, 2023 riots in Brasília, suggesting Bolsonaro's support despite his being in the US at the time. The alleged plot ultimately failed due to insufficient military backing.

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May 20, 01:10

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Threatens Brazilian Indigenous Lands

Representatives of Brazilian indigenous communities traveled to Brussels to express concerns that the EU-Mercosur trade agreement will lead to increased agricultural production, deforestation, and conflicts over ancestral lands due to insufficient protections for indigenous rights within the agreeme...

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Threatens Brazilian Indigenous Lands

Representatives of Brazilian indigenous communities traveled to Brussels to express concerns that the EU-Mercosur trade agreement will lead to increased agricultural production, deforestation, and conflicts over ancestral lands due to insufficient protections for indigenous rights within the agreeme...

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What are the immediate consequences of the EU-Mercosur trade deal for indigenous populations in Brazil, considering the planned increase in agricultural production?

The EU-Mercosur trade deal, if ratified, will likely increase agricultural production in South America, particularly in Brazil, leading to expansion of soy, millet, sugarcane, and cattle farming. This expansion threatens indigenous lands and could exacerbate deforestation and socio-environmental conflicts, as confirmed by representatives of Brazilian indigenous peoples who recently voiced their concerns in Brussels. The deal's potential impact on indigenous rights is a key concern.

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May 20, 01:10

Brazil Rejects US Pressure to Label Criminal Factions as Terrorist Organizations

Brazil rejected US pressure to classify domestic criminal factions as terrorist organizations, citing its 2016 anti-terrorism law which requires demonstration of xenophobia, discrimination, or prejudice based on race, color, ethnicity, or religion, arguing that these groups are financially motivated...

Brazil Rejects US Pressure to Label Criminal Factions as Terrorist Organizations

Brazil rejected US pressure to classify domestic criminal factions as terrorist organizations, citing its 2016 anti-terrorism law which requires demonstration of xenophobia, discrimination, or prejudice based on race, color, ethnicity, or religion, arguing that these groups are financially motivated...

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What are the implications of Brazil's refusal to classify its domestic criminal factions as terrorist organizations, considering US pressure and its broader anti-immigration policies?

Brazil refused to classify its domestic criminal factions, such as the Comando Vermelho (CV) and the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), as terrorist organizations. This decision stems from Brazil's existing legislation, which focuses on financial motivations rather than political ideologies. The Brazilian government believes current laws are sufficient to combat these groups.

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May 19, 22:11

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Threatens Brazilian Indigenous Rights

Representatives of Brazilian indigenous communities are protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal in Brussels, fearing increased deforestation and land conflicts due to the deal's likely increase in agricultural production and the recent passage of a restrictive Brazilian law concerning land demarcation...

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Threatens Brazilian Indigenous Rights

Representatives of Brazilian indigenous communities are protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal in Brussels, fearing increased deforestation and land conflicts due to the deal's likely increase in agricultural production and the recent passage of a restrictive Brazilian law concerning land demarcation...

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What are the immediate impacts of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement on Brazilian indigenous communities and their ancestral lands?

The EU-Mercosur trade deal, set to increase agricultural exports from South America to Europe, worries Brazilian indigenous peoples. They fear increased deforestation and socio-environmental conflicts as a result of expanded farming and ranching on their ancestral lands. This is particularly concerning given that the EU is already Mercosur's second largest trading partner, with over €100 billion in annual exchange.

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