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Raoni Metuktire, chief of the Kayapo people, is opposing an oil mega-project by Petrobras at the Amazon. He will engage with President Lula prior to COP30, urging the halt of …
Raoni Metuktire to Challenge Brazilian Government on Amazon Oil Project Read More
Brazil has declared a nationwide environmental emergency to curb wildfire risks ahead of the 2025 season, following record fires in 2024. The initiative will see the hiring of additional firefighters …
Brazil Declares Environmental Emergency Ahead of 2025 Fire Season Read More
Brazil’s government has initiated a significant operation to evict illegal miners from the Munduruku Indigenous Territory, achieving a reduction in mining activities. Despite the operation’s successes, concerns persist about the …
Efforts to Evict Illegal Miners in Brazil’s Munduruku Territory Yield Mixed Results Read More
Petrobras has received environmental approval to clear corals from a drilling vessel for the Foz do Amazonas project. This action is necessary if the company obtains a long-sought exploration license. …
Petrobras Gains Approval to Clear Corals for Foz do Amazonas Drilling Read More
Dolphin therapy in Brazil’s Amazon, developed by physiotherapist Igor Simoes Andrade, aids approximately 400 individuals with disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. The sessions promote joy and social …
Dolphin Therapy in Brazil’s Amazon: Transforming Lives for Individuals with Disabilities Read More
Ibama’s technical staff have recommended denying Petrobras drilling rights in the Foz do Amazonas region due to environmental concerns, specifically regarding response measures for oil spills. The final decision is …
Ibama Staff Recommend Denial of Petrobras Drilling in Sensitive Amazon Region Read More
Minister Marina Silva confirmed that the outcome of the environmental licensing for the Equatorial Margin oil exploration will rely on Ibama’s technical analysis. Despite pressures from various government sectors, she …
Marina Silva Affirms Technical Focus for Equatorial Margin Oil Licensing Read More
Brazilian environmental agents have launched Operation Maravalha, seizing over 5,000 truckloads of timber in the Amazon rainforest. The operation aims to combat illegal logging, particularly in protected and indigenous lands. …
Brazil Launches Operation Maravalha to Combat Illegal Amazon Logging Read More