Brazil
Technology
As Google debuts new deforestation tracking tool, president's backing for REDD plan increases chances of forest protection deal
11 December 2009
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2 min read
Politics
South American country to announce voluntary target to cut emissions by at least 38 per cent below business-as-usual levels by 2020
11 November 2009
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2 min read
Climate change
Meat companies sign a moratorium on cattle products linked to rainforest destruction
06 October 2009
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2 min read
Legislation
Ship carrying containers at centre of illegal waste scandal to dock in Felixstowe later today
21 August 2009
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1 min read
Legislation
Speculation mounts that Marina Silva is preparing a presidential bid that will drive rainforest protection back up political agenda
20 August 2009
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2 min read
Legislation
About 1,500 tonnes of hazardous waste reported to be on its way back to the UK
07 August 2009
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1 min read
Legislation
Containers believed to contain illegal household and clinical waste are to be shipped back to the UK
24 July 2009
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2 min read
Climate change
New study of nearly 300 communities finds economic benefits from tropical deforestation are short-lived
15 June 2009
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1 min read
Investment
Vital Renewable Energy Company completes major investment round to fund Brazilian ethanol expansion
14 November 2008
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1 min read
