Reports that Brazil’s government suppressed unflattering deforestation data will permanently change its relationships abroad, writes AQ’s editor in chief.
Environment & Sustainability
Bolsonaro’s Credibility on the Amazon Is Gone
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Brian Winter
Was COP26 A Good Deal for Brazil?
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Joaquim Levy
Carbon credits for fighting deforestation were left in flux at Glasgow — but they could be key for the climate and Brazil’s economy.
2021 Council of the Americas' BRAVO Leadership Forums Recap
Watch highlights of this year's digital series with dynamic discussions on topics like ESG, fintech, the future of work, and sustainability.
The Huge Risk Facing Latin American Oil Companies
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Luisa Palacios, Francisco Monaldi
The region’s big energy firms are mostly lagging in the transition away from fossil fuels. More can be done.
A “Green Arms Race” Could Be Great for Latin America
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Pedro Abramovay, Heloisa Griggs
The U.S.-China rivalry could help create a more environmentally healthy and socially equitable hemisphere. But there are obstacles.
‘Isolated’ but Defiant, Brazil’s Bolsonaro Defends Handling of COVID and Climate at UN
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Caitlin Hu
A more moderate tone had been expected from Bolsonaro this year, said AS/COA's Brian Winter to CNN.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro rebuffs criticism on pandemic, Amazon
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David Biller
There remains skepticism about [Bolsonaro's] commitment to his environmental pledges, said AS/COA's Brian Winter to the Associated Press.