Central and South America
Wildfires in Canada and the Amazon made more likely by climate change: report
Unprecedented fires that raged in Canada and parts of the Amazon were at least three times more likely because of climate change.
World Bank prices $225 million bond linked to Amazon reforestation
The bond is 100% principal-protected, with the $225 million proceeds used to back the World Bank's sustainable development initiatives worldwide.
Amazon rainforest stores carbon for the world, but this carbon sink is at risk: study
The Amazon rainforest stores nearly two years' worth of global carbon emissions, but deforestation threatens to turn it from a carbon sink into...
Brazil environmental workers sign agreement to end strike holding up oil permits
Brazil's federal environment workers' union ends strike over oil and gas licenses, but broader work slowdown persists.
Climate change fueled record early fires in Brazil’s wetlands, study says
Climate change has amplified wildfires in Brazil's Pantanal by 40%, threatening to surpass the 2020 devastation, scientists warn.
Chile’s largest steelmaker suspends production, blames China
The Huachipato plant suspended operations, citing financial challenges despite tariffs on Chinese steel.
BHP mulling sale of gold, copper mines in Brazil: report
BHP is considering selling Brazilian copper and gold assets acquired from Oz Minerals, with Banco Santander advising.
In Lula’s Brazil, Amazon deforestation rises for first time in 15 months
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rose in July, ending a 15-month decline under President Lula.
Sea-bed regulator elects secretary general as calls grow to pause deep-sea mining
The International Seabed Authority has a new secretary general
Severe drought has returned to the Amazon earlier than expected
The Amazon is beginning the dry season, with many rivers already at critical levels, prompting governments to anticipate contingency measures.
