Planet Earth and Brazil’s Election

The Amazon holds at least a third of the world’s remaining tropical forests. Some sources put it at more like half. Its rains ...

Brazil investigates Amazon wildfires that disrupt daily life and have fueled political attacks

The Bolsonaros most popular allies — Nikolas Ferreira, a lawmaker from the state of Minas Gerais, and reelected Sao Paulo Gov ...

Fires surge in Brazil's Amazon, fueled by El Niño and climate change

El Niño, climate change and human activity are fueling a surge in fires deep in Brazil's Amazon this month, as firefighters ...

Future of Amazon rainforest policies at stake in Brazilian presidential election

Heading into the first round of voting on Sunday, the front-runners are Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking ...