Amazon
Ecuador govt, protesters agree deal to end deadly unrest
World
October 14, 2019
Ecuador govt, protesters agree deal to end deadly unrest
Ecuador’s president and indigenous leaders reached an agreement Sunday to end nearly two weeks of violent protests against austerity measures…
Ecuador protest talks set for Sunday as capital locks down
World
October 13, 2019
Ecuador protest talks set for Sunday as capital locks down
A first meeting between Ecuador’s president and indigenous leaders will take place on Sunday, the United Nations said, after Lenin…
Pope blames Amazon fires on destructive ‘interests’
World
October 6, 2019
Pope blames Amazon fires on destructive ‘interests’
Pope Francis opened a synod Sunday to champion the Amazon’s poverty-stricken and isolated indigenous communities by condemning the destructive “interests”…
Vatican to shine light on Amazon’s indigenous communities
World
October 5, 2019
Vatican to shine light on Amazon’s indigenous communities
Pope Francis will gather Catholic bishops at the Vatican Sunday to champion the isolated and poverty-struck indigenous communities of the…
‘Fleabag’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ claim top Emmy prizes on night of old and new
Culture
September 23, 2019
‘Fleabag’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ claim top Emmy prizes on night of old and new
(CNN) – “Game of Thrones” capped its epic run with its fourth Emmy as best drama series, entering exclusive company…
From the streets to the summit: young climate leaders mobilize at UN
World
September 22, 2019
From the streets to the summit: young climate leaders mobilize at UN
A day after youth-led global climate strikes, several hundred young activists including Greta Thunberg gathered for a climate summit at…
‘Millions’ protest in youth-led global climate strike
World
September 21, 2019
‘Millions’ protest in youth-led global climate strike
Masses of children skipped school to join a global strike against climate change that teen activist Greta Thunberg said was…
Amazon pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040
World
September 20, 2019
Amazon pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040
Amazon chief Jeff Bezos pledged Thursday to make the US technology and retail giant carbon neutral by 2040 and encourage…
Disapproval of Bolsonaro presidency jumps after Amazon crisis: poll
World
September 2, 2019
Disapproval of Bolsonaro presidency jumps after Amazon crisis: poll
The Datafolha polling institute found that 29 percent say that Bolsonaro is doing a “great or good” job, down from…
Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage
World
August 28, 2019
Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage
PORTO VELHO, Brazil (AP) — Lingering smoke in the Amazon is reportedly causing increased respiratory problems — particularly among children…