U.S. Tariff Transparency Debate Intensifies Amid Amazon Controversy
Amazon’s tariff cost disclosure plan sparks U.S. debate over transparency, with public backing for clearer pricing amid trade policy tensions.
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Amazon Reverses Course on Tariff Display Plan Amid White House Backlash
Amazon abandons plan to display tariff costs after White House criticism, sparking debate over trade policies and corporate responsibility in global markets.
Brazil Joins OPEC+ Ahead of COP30, Eyes Amazon Oil Expansion
Brazil joins OPEC+ nine months before COP30, aiming to expand oil drilling in the Amazon. Environmental groups criticize the move as contradictory.
Brazil Commits to Reforest Amazon, Slowing Deforestation
Brazil has pledged to halt deforestation and undertake reforestation efforts in the Amazon, marking significant progress in protecting the rainforest.
Brazil Takes Major Steps to Reverse Amazon Deforestation
Brazil is making significant progress in reducing Amazon deforestation, pledging to halt further destruction and restore damaged areas at the latest UN climate conference.
Amazon Unveils Tool to Combat AI Hallucinations in Cloud Services
Amazon Web Services has launched Automated Reasoning Checks, a new tool designed to combat AI hallucinations by validating AI model responses against customer-supplied data.
Brazil’s Severe Drought Affects Nearly 1,000 Cities, Sparks Widespread Fires
Brazil faces severe drought affecting over 1,000 cities, leading to widespread fires and disruptions, especially in the Amazon region, as reported by government departments on July 24.
Colombia Achieves Historic Deforestation Drop in 2023
Colombia reports its lowest deforestation figures in 23 years, with a 36% national decrease driven by reductions in the Amazon rainforest, as announced by President Gustavo Petro.
Record Wildfires in Northern Brazil Threaten Yanomami People and Amazon Rainforest
Record wildfires in Brazil’s Roraima state threaten the Yanomami Indigenous people and the Amazon rainforest, highlighting the fragile state of the environment and the global impact of climate change.