Where the police wear masks, and the bodies pile up fast
New York Times: The police killed an average of 17 people every day in Brazil last year.
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New York Times: Nightmare scenario could see much of the rainforest erased from the Earth.
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New York Times: The fires ravaging parts of Brazil are just one piece of a broader crisis.
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The Climate Change Minister asked the PM to offer NZ firefighters to fight Amazon fires.
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New York Times: The growing intensity of wildfires and their global spread raises fears.
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The number of children treated for respiratory issues increased sharply in recent days.
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New York Times: Farmers in the Amazon say global scorn over fires is unwarranted.
Brazilian president Bolsonaro mocks Macron's wife
Emmanuel Macron has labelled Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro "extraordinarily rude".
Amazon tribe sees its survival imperiled by Brazilian development
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Amazon fires: Ardern asks officials to express concern to Brazil
"This is an example of an environmental issue that impacts on the entire world."
As the Amazon burns, Europe seizes title of climate champion
New York Times: Major gap in world leadership on issues affecting the global climate.
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Some 44,000 troops will be available for "unprecedented" operations.
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