Amazon Fire

• Bolsonaro says world concern for Amazon rainforest sensationalized by ‘lying’ media

  In a speech to the UN, Bolsonaro said any foreign aid to help protect the rainforest must fully respect Brazilian sovereignty.

  World

  Sep 24, 2019
  
• UN human rights chief ‘alarmed’ by detention of child migrants, climate change

  ``We are burning up our future -- literally,'' Bachelet said. ``The world has never seen a threat to human rights of this scope. This is not a situation where any country, any institution, any policymaker can stand on the sidelines.''

  World

  Sep 9, 2019
  
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• Amazon nations should decide region’s future, Bolsonaro says

  Macron and other European leaders argue the fires in the Amazon require a global response because of the ecosystem's critical role in draining heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

  World

  Aug 28, 2019
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• Canada pushes for better Amazon protection during free trade talks with Brazil

  The talks are continuing despite Brazil's initial rejection of international funding to help fight fires in the Amazon, apparently over a personal spat with France's President Emmanuel Macron.

  World

  Aug 27, 2019
• World leaders pledge millions for Amazon wildfires, but experts say it’s not just about money

  G7 leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pledged millions to help battle the Amazon wildfires.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2019
• Amazon fires turn atmosphere from green to red with carbon monoxide in NASA animation

  NASA noted that pollutants can travel great distances, and that carbon monoxide in particular can remain in the atmosphere for as long as a month.

  Environment

  Aug 23, 2019
• Amazon unveils $50 tablet

  Amazon is dangling a $50 tablet computer in its latest attempt to lure consumers who can't afford or don't want the more expensive Internet-connected devices made by rivals.

  Tech

  Sep 17, 2015