Brazil bans burning in Amazon for two months Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree to ban burning throughout the country for two months, as the authorities scramble to defuse the Amazon fires … World • 29 Aug 19
Brazil rejects G7's €20m aid offer as Amazon fires rage Brazil has rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, with a top official telling French President Emmanuel Macron to take care … World • 27 Aug 19
Five things to know about the Amazon The Amazon is the largest tropical forest in the world, covering 5.5 million square kilometres, an ecological treasure threatened by escalating deforestation and forest fires. World • 22 Aug 19
Brazil scraps plan for mining in huge Amazon reserve The Brazilian government has backed off a controversial proposal to authorise private companies to mine a huge Amazon reserve, following heavy domestic and international criticism. News • 26 Sep 17
Vast Amazon nature reserve loses its protected status Brazil has stripped a vast Amazon nature reserve of its protected status in a move that could expand mining in the region. Environment • 24 Aug 17
