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Amazon Deforestation at Nine-Year Low, but Fires Surge in 2024
Brazilian Amazon deforestation fell 64% in February 2024 compared to 2023, reaching its lowest level in nine years at 80.95 square kilometers, according to INPE data; however, this positive trend is contrasted by a 79% increase in the area affected by fires in 2024, reaching 308,000 square kilometer...
Amazon Deforestation at Nine-Year Low, but Fires Surge in 2024
Brazilian Amazon deforestation fell 64% in February 2024 compared to 2023, reaching its lowest level in nine years at 80.95 square kilometers, according to INPE data; however, this positive trend is contrasted by a 79% increase in the area affected by fires in 2024, reaching 308,000 square kilometer...
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36% Bias Score
Brazil's BRICS Presidency to Focus on Multipolar World and Fairer Global Relations
Brazil's BRICS presidency, led by President Lula da Silva, prioritizes a multipolar world, fairer global relations, and initiatives addressing global health, climate change, and trade, advocating for multilateralism and reform of global governance structures.
Brazil's BRICS Presidency to Focus on Multipolar World and Fairer Global Relations
Brazil's BRICS presidency, led by President Lula da Silva, prioritizes a multipolar world, fairer global relations, and initiatives addressing global health, climate change, and trade, advocating for multilateralism and reform of global governance structures.
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52% Bias Score
Global Youth Coalition Mobilizes Millions for Climate Action
Ecuadorian Agustin Ocaña's Global Youth Coalition (GYC) is mobilizing over a million young people across 177+ countries for climate action, launching a third Global Youth Climate Training program with Oxford University and planning a symbolic Atlantic voyage to COP30 to promote their impactful Avoca...
Global Youth Coalition Mobilizes Millions for Climate Action
Ecuadorian Agustin Ocaña's Global Youth Coalition (GYC) is mobilizing over a million young people across 177+ countries for climate action, launching a third Global Youth Climate Training program with Oxford University and planning a symbolic Atlantic voyage to COP30 to promote their impactful Avoca...
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44% Bias Score
Brazil Joins OPEC+, Raising Climate Concerns Ahead of COP30
Brazil joined OPEC+ on Tuesday, becoming a major voice in global oil discussions despite its commitment to hosting COP30 and its President's environmental pledges; this follows crude oil becoming Brazil's top export in 2024.
Brazil Joins OPEC+, Raising Climate Concerns Ahead of COP30
Brazil joined OPEC+ on Tuesday, becoming a major voice in global oil discussions despite its commitment to hosting COP30 and its President's environmental pledges; this follows crude oil becoming Brazil's top export in 2024.
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48% Bias Score
Brazil's Climate Stalemate: Lula's 2025 Challenge"
Despite initial progress, Brazil's climate action under Lula faced setbacks in 2024, with deforestation rising again and illegal mining persisting, even as global climate talks failed and Trump's re-election signaled further resistance.
Brazil's Climate Stalemate: Lula's 2025 Challenge"
Despite initial progress, Brazil's climate action under Lula faced setbacks in 2024, with deforestation rising again and illegal mining persisting, even as global climate talks failed and Trump's re-election signaled further resistance.
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48% Bias Score
Belem's Challenges in Hosting COP30
Belem, Brazil, is preparing to host COP30, the UN climate conference, but faces major challenges related to infrastructure, environment, and security. Despite these challenges, the city is undertaking several initiatives to improve its readiness.
Belem's Challenges in Hosting COP30
Belem, Brazil, is preparing to host COP30, the UN climate conference, but faces major challenges related to infrastructure, environment, and security. Despite these challenges, the city is undertaking several initiatives to improve its readiness.
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44% Bias Score
Amazonian Indigenous Group Demands Co-Presidency at COP30
Indigenous groups from nine Amazonian countries formed the G-9 to secure a co-presidency at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, demanding greater participation in decisions affecting the Amazon and an end to oil exploration in their territories.
Amazonian Indigenous Group Demands Co-Presidency at COP30
Indigenous groups from nine Amazonian countries formed the G-9 to secure a co-presidency at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, demanding greater participation in decisions affecting the Amazon and an end to oil exploration in their territories.
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44% Bias Score
Vale Sued Over Heavy Metal Contamination of Xikrin Indigenous People
Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office is suing Vale, the Brazilian government, and Para state over heavy metal contamination from Vale's nickel mining affecting the Xikrin Indigenous people, with one person exhibiting nickel levels 2,326% above safe limits, demanding a health monitoring program and g...
Vale Sued Over Heavy Metal Contamination of Xikrin Indigenous People
Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office is suing Vale, the Brazilian government, and Para state over heavy metal contamination from Vale's nickel mining affecting the Xikrin Indigenous people, with one person exhibiting nickel levels 2,326% above safe limits, demanding a health monitoring program and g...
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40% Bias Score
Developing Nations Demand Stronger Climate Action Ahead of Cop30
Developing nations urge wealthy countries to increase climate funding and emission cuts, citing Cop29's insufficient pledges and the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable regions; Cop30 in Brazil is crucial for securing stronger national plans to limit temperature rises to 1.5°C.
Developing Nations Demand Stronger Climate Action Ahead of Cop30
Developing nations urge wealthy countries to increase climate funding and emission cuts, citing Cop29's insufficient pledges and the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable regions; Cop30 in Brazil is crucial for securing stronger national plans to limit temperature rises to 1.5°C.
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40% Bias Score
UN Chief Demands Urgent Climate Action, Highlights Renewable Energy and Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared a "raging climate crisis" at the General Assembly, demanding immediate action including tripling renewable energy by 2030, peaking global emissions this year, and phasing out fossil fuels to limit warming to 1.5 degrees; he also stressed the need for in...
UN Chief Demands Urgent Climate Action, Highlights Renewable Energy and Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared a "raging climate crisis" at the General Assembly, demanding immediate action including tripling renewable energy by 2030, peaking global emissions this year, and phasing out fossil fuels to limit warming to 1.5 degrees; he also stressed the need for in...
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40% Bias Score
Brazil's Beef Industry Deforestation: 80% of Leading Companies Lack Commitment
A new report reveals that 80% of Brazil's leading beef and leather companies and their financiers, who received $100 billion in funding, haven't committed to stopping deforestation, turning the Amazon rainforest from a carbon sink into a source; the upcoming COP30 in Belem, Para, will highlight this...
Brazil's Beef Industry Deforestation: 80% of Leading Companies Lack Commitment
A new report reveals that 80% of Brazil's leading beef and leather companies and their financiers, who received $100 billion in funding, haven't committed to stopping deforestation, turning the Amazon rainforest from a carbon sink into a source; the upcoming COP30 in Belem, Para, will highlight this...
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40% Bias Score
Belem's COP30 Preparations: A Balancing Act?
Belem, Brazil, prepares to host COP30 amidst significant infrastructural and environmental challenges, raising concerns about the event's impact on the Amazon.
Belem's COP30 Preparations: A Balancing Act?
Belem, Brazil, prepares to host COP30 amidst significant infrastructural and environmental challenges, raising concerns about the event's impact on the Amazon.
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40% Bias Score
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