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Wildfire destroys 20% of Brasilia forest, arson suspected
Firefighters in Brasilia battled for two days to contain a wildfire that destroyed 20% of the National Forest, suspecting arson.
Oil drilling sparks Indigenous outcry as spills tarnish Ecuador Amazon
An oil spill in Ecuador’s Yasuni National Park has devastated local ecosystems, prompting Indigenous Waorani leaders to demand a halt to all oil...
Global data center industry to emit 2.5 billion tons of CO2 through 2030: Morgan Stanley
Data center growth will add 2.5 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2030, spurring investments in decarbonization solutions.
Activists seek clarity over mining ban in Ecuador forest reserve
Ecuador's Choco Andino Reserve faces conflict as a mining ban clashes with ongoing extraction and unclear enforcement.
Ecuador starts dismantling Yasuni National Park oil block two days before court deadline
Ecuador has begun dismantling oil infrastructure in Yasuni National Park ahead of a court deadline, but progress is slow, sparking criticism from Indigenous...
Verra Launches ABACUS Label for Ecosystem Restoration and Reforestation Credits
New Market Label Developed with Input from Consensus-Based Expert Working Group, Supported by VCM Stakeholders 29 July 2024 WASHINGTON — Verra, the nonprofit...
Amazon sidesteps carbon offset standard Bezos helped to fund
The online retailer is backing the development of a new standard.
