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How Brazil's devastation bill puts Amazon at risk of deforestation
Brazilian President Lula faces pressure to veto environmental licensing measure over concerns of rising deforestation
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Smuggled mercury shows extent of illegal Amazon gold mining
Authorities uncover smuggled supplies of toxic metal mercury that poisons Amazon rainforest as illegal gold mining surges
Gold wars in Peru town leave Amazon nature defenders vulnerable
Illegal gold mining in one of Peru's most ecologically significant areas has unleashed environmental destruction and gang violence
The World Court finally opens the door to 'climate reparations'
The International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion means big polluters must answer for climate harm
How to make the right to safe drinking water a reality
15 years after water and sanitation were recognized as human rights, one in four people still lack access to safe drinking water
Will rising right in Japan election block same-sex marriage?
An anti-LGBTQ+ party has gained support in Japan as Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage looms
How will planned US tax on remittances hit poor countries?
As global aid declines, US plans to tax remittances could push poor countries further into poverty, analysts say
Online gambling boom sparks calls for ban in Philippines
Addiction to slot machines soars among vulnerable Filipinos as social-media ads and e-wallets fuel online gambling
How Argentina's AI ruling can help stem child sexual exploitation
Creating child abuse imagery with AI is now a crime in Argentina, setting a regional precedent for fighting online child abuse
Will Mexico's new biometric ID card harm digital privacy?
Digital rights groups worry new legislation passed in Mexico will enable a mass surveillance system
