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Brazil’s president claims Leonardo DiCaprio paid for Amazon fires
The criticism follows a police raid at the headquarters of two nonprofit groups this week.
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Nov 30th 2019, 8:16 AM
Thousands of firefighters battle California wildfires as more people forced from their homes
Around 180,000 people are currently under a mandatory evacuation order.
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Oct 29th 2019, 8:37 AM
Seven South American countries sign pact to protect the Amazon
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro did not travel to Leticia, citing doctors’ orders.
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Sep 7th 2019, 1:04 PM
Saoirse McHugh: How Ireland can help in fighting the Amazon rainforest fires
Giving money to Brazil may not be the solution, but there are ways to make a difference.
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Sep 1st 2019, 8:30 PM
Brazil's Bolsonaro open to €18 million G7 offer if Macron 'withdraws insults'
Macron and Bolsonaro have been engaged in a diplomatic spat in recent days.
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Aug 27th 2019, 10:16 PM
G7 commits $20 million to Amazon as new fires flare up in world's largest rainforest
Aircraft have poured thousands of litres of water on the rainforest.
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Aug 26th 2019, 10:45 PM
Over 1,500 new fires ignited in Amazon rainforest, official data shows
43,000 troops are have been made available to combat the fires.
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Aug 25th 2019, 9:33 AM
EU's Tusk warns 'trade wars will lead to recession' as world leaders meet in France for G7 summit
13,000 members of the French security forces have been deployed to Biarritz ahead of the summit.
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Aug 24th 2019, 11:55 AM
Brazilian president deploys army to fight Amazon fires and prevent illegal deforestation
Global condemnation on Bolsonaro’s perceived inaction to date on the fires is growing.
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Aug 24th 2019, 7:41 AM
'Ireland has beef with Bolsonaro' - Extinction Rebellion protest enters lobby at Dublin's Brazilian Embassy
A demonstration is ongoing this afternoon.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 2:35 PM