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Brazil suffering through its worst drought in history

A historic drought in Brazil is having a devastating effect on people living along a major tributary to the Amazon River. Elisa Raffa has the story.

The Associated Press on MSN · 10d

Amid the worst drought in Brazil history, wildfires rage and the Amazon falls to a record low level

Brazil is enduring its worst drought since nationwide measurements began over seven decades ago, with 59% of the country under stress — an area roughly half the size of the U.S. Major Amazon basin rivers are registering historic lows,

ABC News on MSN · 5d

What officials say is causing the record-breaking wildfires in Brazil

A series of record-breaking wildfires are currently burning in several regions in Brazil, threatening residents and some of the most important ecological systems.

The Financial Times · 6d

Wildfires sweep Amazon as Brazil suffers worst drought on record

Brazil is fighting wildfires that have cast smoke across swaths of its territory, fuelled by heatwaves and the nation’s worst drought on record. The area of the Amazon in Brazil, home to about two-thirds of the world’s largest rainforest,

Voice of America · 6d

Brazil's Lula pledges to finish paving road experts say could worsen Amazon deforestation

The Madeira is at its lowest recorded level, disrupting cargo navigation, with most of its riverbed now endless sand dunes under a sky thick with smoke

Daily Mail3d

Making history in Brazil, being called a 'genius' by Neymar and a Messi-inspired nickname: Who is 17-year-old Chelsea-bound wonderkid Estevao Willian?

At the same age, he made history. Estevao became the youngest Brazilian in history to sign a deal with major sports brand, Nike, eclipsing Rodrygo and Neymar Jr, who signed at the ages of 11 and ...

Mongabay on MSN2d

Report exposes meatpackers’ role in recent chemical deforestation in Brazil

JBS, Marfrig and Minerva — to widespread deforestation across the Pantanal, Amazon and Cerrado; of five farms investigated ...

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Brazil Independence Day 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates the Nation's Journey to Freedom

Google’s colourful doodle commemorates Brazil’s Independence Day, celebrating the country’s journey through history and its ...

Al Jazeera English10d

Before Brazil and Elon Musk: X’s history of run-ins with left and right

All five judges on Brazil’s Supreme Court panel voted last week to uphold a ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform X in the country, rendering the mobile app inaccessible to almost 212 ...

Atlanta Journal-Constitution10d

Amid the worst drought in Brazil history, wildfires rage and the Amazon falls to a record low level

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil is enduring its worst ... “It is the most intense and widespread drought in history.” Smoke on Monday afternoon caused Sao Paulo, a metropolitan area of ...

The Durango Herald10d

During Brazil's worst drought, wildfires rage and the Amazon River falls to a record low

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