Archive for ‘brazil’
Lawmakers gather in Brazil to discuss climate change
February 19th, 2008
Lawmakers from the world’s major industrial nations and five emerging economies gather in Brazil from Wednesday to discuss a global climate change treaty currently under consideration.
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Brazil deforestation measures
January 26th, 2008
Brazil has adopted emergency measures to combat the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
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Amazon farm products crackdown
December 22nd, 2007
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a decree which imposes fines for those caught buying or trading illegal goods. The announcement responds to growing pressure from the international community for Brazil to conserve the Amazon and reduce its carbon emissions.
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Dolphins Slaughtered in Brazil
August 23rd, 2007
Brazil’s environmental agency has revealed, what it calls the illegal slaughter of dolphins off the country’s northern coast. Many dolphins are sold to other fisherman even before the boats return to land — the meat is typically used as bait for sharks. In some Brazilian towns, the dolphin’s eyes and teeth are sold as lucky charms and jewelry in the …
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