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This was the rainforest: Bolsonaro’s policy is destroying the remnants of the Earth’s lungs

Posted on February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 by Makawiel

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is the epitome of evil for many. Since its coming to power, deforestation has increased by 30%. More than 120,000 square kilometers of the Amazon forest….

South America

The new law has extended the use of coal in Brazil for another 18 years

Posted on January 16, 2022January 14, 2022 by Makawiel

When coal is burned it releases a number of airborne toxins and pollutants. There is significant air and water pollution. Coal-fired power plants produce more than 100 million tons of….

Environment

The Brazilian Amazon Has Lost Over 13,000 Square Kilometers of Rainforest, the Most in Past 15 Years

Posted on December 9, 2021December 8, 2021 by Terri Morrison

The Amazon rainforest clearing in Brazil has risen by a fifth in a year, the most since 2006. Reuters Agency has published the government’s annual report. According to the agency,….