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08May

Brazil Launches urgent Rescue Operation as Floods Kill Over 78

Aerial view of flooded streets in the Navegantes neighborhood of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil on May 4, 2024.Southern Brazil authorities worked urgently on Sunday to rescue individuals from severe floods and mudslides, marking the area's worst-ever climate disaster. The calamity has resulted in a death toll of at least 78,...

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29Dec

Lula Vetoes Part of Brazil’s Disputed Pesticide Bill

Credit: PixaobayOn Thursday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil rejected crucial sections of a contentious law aimed at relaxing regulations on pesticide usage in the country.As a major player in agriculture, Brazil holds the title of the world's largest consumer of pesticides, with a significant portion falling under the classification of highly...

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