Good News: Brazil's Amazon Rainforest Recorded Reduction in Deforestation on July

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.08.2020 08:51 AM

After a tough first half, the Brazilian Amazon has finally recorded a reduction in its deforestation rate in July. However, experts claim that it is still early to celebrate.

A New Study Finds Dangerous Levels of Mercury From Amazon Fish

07.30.2020 08:20 AM

A new study reveals that almost a third of the fishes in Amapa, Brazil contains dangerous levels of Mercury (Hg), leaving them dangerous for human consumption.

Brazilian Amazon Deforestation Increased to 25%, Official Data Showed

07.11.2020 03:34 AM

In the first half of 2020, the deforestation record of the Brazilian Amazon has increased by 25% according to the official data released on Friday increasing pressure on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro to stop his plans on developing the region.

Experts Predict Boomerang Effect of the Coronavirus Spread in Brazil As Cases Return to Major Cities

06.27.2020 04:27 AM

Scientists are anticipating a boomerang effect of coronavirus cases in Brazil. Initial infections spread within major cities to smaller towns and then to the Amazon tribes. Lack of specialized healthcare will result in people going to major cities.

Dengue and Other Mosquito Diseases Are Slowly Making Their Way North

06.27.2020 02:05 AM

Brazil is hit badly by both coronavirus and dengue cases. However, the tropical mosquito is slowly making its way north to the United States.

CORONAVIRUS: Video Footage of Dead Bodies Lying Beside Alive Patients in a Hospital in Brazil Made Rounds Online

04.18.2020 05:36 AM

Just after Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro fired his health minister who urged him to do more to fight the coronavirus, video footage of corpses lie beside live patients recorded by a nurse is making its rounds on the internet, shocking many people.

Is the Brazilian President Responsible for the Burning Amazon?

08.22.2019 09:12 AM

Criticism of the Brazilian president is coming from various platforms and outlets. The Amazon is on fire and its burning at an unprecedented rate. The National Institute for Space Research, or Inpe, said its satellite data shows an 84 percent increase from this time last year, citing that nearly 370 square miles had been lost in June alone.

Brazil’s Environmental Policy Under The current President Michel Temer Creates Concern Among The Environmental Scientists

09.04.2017 06:02 AM

The environmental policy under the President Michel Temer in Brazil creates huge concern among the environmental scientists.

Motorola Is Preparing To Unveil A New Handset On June 21

06.12.2017 18:54 PM

Motorola began to send invitations to launch a new smartphone on June 21 in Brazil. Motorola is ready to unveil another new smartphone on June 21. The company has begun to send invitations for this event that will be held in Brazil.

Brazil Looking For Private Company To Monitor Deforestation In Amazon Rainforest

05.09.2017 00:53 AM

Brazil's Ministry of Education is currently looking for a company that would look out for the Amazon rainforest.

Zika Virus Again: Asian Tiger Backyard Mosquito Poses Carrier Threat As Similar Traces Were Found

04.17.2017 17:30 PM

Find out about Zika's second possible carrier, Asian tiger mosquitoes here. As Zika Virus infested Brazil a year ago through the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti), a new possible carrier of the virus was found.

Database Explores The Extinction Threat Of The Rare Tree Species

04.06.2017 11:56 AM

A recent global survey report explores that 9,600 tree species are facing the risk of extinction. A recent survey report uncovers 9,600 tree species that are standing on the verge of extinction.

Amazon Full Of Ancient Earthworks Resembling Stonehenge

02.17.2017 02:56 AM

Scientists have found some ancient earthworks that resembles the Stonehedge in Amazon rainforest. There were hundreds of ancient earthworks that look like the Stonehenge that were found in the Amazonian rainforest.

Tuberculosis Elimination By 2035 In Peril After Research Funding Crashes

11.29.2015 23:28 PM

Treatment Action Group states that the financial situation of tuberculosis research is crashing down year-by-year.

AT&T and DirecTV Merger Passes Brazil Antitrust Regulators

07.26.2014 14:59 PM

AT&T and DirecTV's proposed merger has gained significant steam, the company said during its second quarter earnings call.

Germany vs. Brazil World Cup Match Most Talked About Sports Event in Twitter History, Breaks Records

07.10.2014 00:42 AM

Germany dominated Brazil and fans were extremely talkative about it on the Internet. The game got out of hand quickly, but that didn't stop fans from talking about it online.

Western Amazon is at Risk of Oil Pollution: 30-Year Contamination Period

06.16.2014 17:28 PM

Western Amazon is at Risk of Oil Pollution: 30-Year Contamination Period It turns out that the Western Amazon may be in more trouble than we thought. Scientists have found that this region may have been contaminated by widespread oil pollution over a staggering 30-year period.