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Exploring the economic promise and environmental costs of mining in Brazil #Brazil…

Exploring the economic promise and environmental costs of mining in Brazil
Mining in Brazil does not deliver the sustained economic benefits often claimed, while informal mining is a major driver of deforestation, especially in the Amazon. A new study offers one of the most comprehensive assessments to date, combining satellite imagery and economic data to analyze the environmental and economic impacts of mining at the municipal scale across Brazil.

"Brazil implores businesses to attend major climate summit, despite 'second thoughts' amid Trump backlash"
#Brazil #ClimateSummit

Brazil implores businesses to attend major climate summit, despite 'second thoughts' amid Trump backlash
November's COP30 summit comes at a precarious time for climate action, as companies back away from environmental initiatives, and attacks on green energy by President Trump.

New Brazil development law risks Amazon deforestation, UN expert warns #Brazil

New Brazil development law risks Amazon deforestation - UN expert
A new environmental licensing law has been criticised by environmentalists as Brazil prepares for COP30.

"Brazil authorities suspend key Amazon rainforest protection measure"
#Brazil #AmazonRainforest #Environment

Brazil's Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: Study #Brazil

Brazil's Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: Study
Brazil's Amazon rainforest has shrunk by an area as big as Spain over four decades and is nearing a dangerous tipping point, according to monitoring data released Monday.

#Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting #Brazil #coup
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"Brazil passes ‘devastation bill’ that drastically weakens environmental law"
#Brazil #Environment #Deforestation

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"Wind and solar power fuel over one-third of Brazil's electricity for first time"
#Brazil #Energy #Renewables

Wind and solar power fuel over one-third of Brazil's electricity for first time
Wind and solar power generated more than a third of Brazil's electricity in August, the first month on record the two renewable sources have crossed that threshold, according to government data made public on Thursday and analyzed by energy think tank Ember.

Amazon deforestation spikes as Brazil blames criminal fires #Brazil

Amazon deforestation spikes as Brazil blames criminal fires
A new and alarming pattern of destruction is emerging in the rainforest, challenging Brazilian authorities ahead of COP30.

"Brazil Records 65 Percent Drop in Amazon Area Burned by Fire, Lowest Since Monitoring Began"
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Brazil Records 65 Percent Drop in Amazon Area Burned by Fire, Lowest Since Monitoring Began
The data also shows that across Brazil, both in the Amazon basin and beyond it, 54% fewer acres of landscape have been burned by fires. 

"Brazil issues last-ditch plea for countries to submit climate plans ahead of Cop30"
#Brazil #COP30 #Climate #ClimateChange

"Brazil may add 36.5 GW of solar by 2029, says grid operator"
#Brazil #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Brazil may add 36.5 GW of solar by 2029, says grid operator
Brazil’s installed solar capacity is expected to rise from 51.7 GW in December 2024 to 88.2 GW by the end of 2029, according to the national grid operator’s 2025–29 Energy Operation Plan.

"BP makes its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years off coast of Brazil"
#Brazil #BP #BritishPetroleum #FossilFuels