A record number of fires are burning in the Amazon rainforest. The extent of the area damaged by fires has yet to be determined, but smoke has been choking the city of São Paulo - more than 2,700 km away. This may have caught the attention of Brazilians living in cities, but for indigenous communities, they are a direct threat to their homes and way of life. Luiz Eloy Terena is an indigenous leader and a lawyer fighting for the rights of his community. (Photo: Luiz Eloy Terena Credit: Gasparini Kaingang)
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Ditch cars to meet climate targets, say MPs
MPs say people will have to stop driving if the UK is to meet its Zero Carbon goals by 2050.
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Ditch cars to meet climate targets, say MPs
MPs say people will have to stop driving if the UK is to meet its Zero Carbon goals by 2050.
Giraffes get trade protection amid falling numbers
Numbers of the world's tallest mammal have fallen in Africa by 40% in the past three decades.
Rivers used as 'open sewers', says charity
The WWF said it was "very unlikely" that pollution reduction targets would be met without new laws.
Fake news is 'reinforced by false memories'
Research during Ireland's abortion referendum highlights risks for social networks.
Why 'blobology' is the new hot topic in science
Spectacular images from a new microscope spark a "revolution" in biology
'No apparent risk’ from microplastics in water
The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the "limited information" available.
Russia launches life-sized robot into space
The robot, named Fedor, will perform daily tasks during its 10 days on the International Space Station.
Giraffes get trade protection amid falling numbers
Numbers of the world's tallest mammal have fallen in Africa by 40% in the past three decades.
Rivers used as 'open sewers', says charity
The WWF said it was "very unlikely" that pollution reduction targets would be met without new laws.
Fake news is 'reinforced by false memories'
Research during Ireland's abortion referendum highlights risks for social networks.
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