Colombian farmers in Guaviare worry about the future of Peasant Reserve Zones (ZRCs) if a far-right candidate wins the upcoming election. These zones aim to protect rural communities and biodiversity but face uncertainty due to political polarization and ongoing conflict.
Brazil's Billings reservoir, a vital water source for São Paulo, is severely polluted by waste and illegal development. Activists and planners warn of a system collapse if authorities don't act against corruption and neglect.
The US administration has proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil, citing unfair trade practices, digital trade issues, and illegal deforestation. The tariffs, to be imposed under Section 301, follow an investigation into Brazil's trade arrangements with Mexico and India. Public comment is open until July 1.
The Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on many Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices in areas like digital trade and illegal deforestation. The measures, under Section 301, exclude items like beef and coffee and are subject to public consultation.
In Nigeria's Katsina state, gang leader Abu "Abu Radde" Bello denies being a criminal, claiming his group fights to support families amid conflicts over resources. The article details the brutal banditry crisis, its roots in farmer-herder disputes exacerbated by climate change, and the blurring lines between banditry and jihadism.
The IUCN reports over 4,300 species in Southeast Asia are critically endangered or endangered, including tigers, giant catfish, gibbons, pangolins, and vultures. Wildlife trafficking is identified as a major threat.
The IUCN reports over 4,300 species in Southeast Asia are critically endangered or endangered, with tigers, pangolins, and vultures among those facing urgent threats, largely due to wildlife trafficking.
A Serbian environmental group successfully crowdfunded the purchase of a 2-hectare woodland, Nightingale's Forest, to protect it from deforestation and serve as a model for conservation efforts in a region facing significant environmental challenges.
