Dossier
Brazilian Amazon
Coverage of Brazilian Amazon in the Nexus archive.
- Debriefed 17 July 2026: UK ‘firewave’ | Fossil-fuelled heat deaths | London’s Natural History Museum spotlights climate
Wildfires and heatwaves, termed a 'firewave', impacted Europe and North America, with the UK experiencing 25 days of 30C+ temperatures. The Met Office noted climate events becoming the 'new normal', while the EU aims to increase electricity's energy share to 46% by 2040. New UK PM Andy Burnham plans North Sea drilling, and Trump-era policies delayed $83bn in clean energy projects.
- Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon falls to lowest level since 2019
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to its lowest level since 2019, according to a report published Wednesday. The decline is seen as positive news for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has prioritized combating deforestation in his administration.