COP30 venue witnesses protest, probe launched, entry suspended
The COP Presidency, in a statement, announced the temporary closure of the venue to prevent the situation from turning uglier.
The COP Presidency, in a statement, announced the temporary closure of the venue to prevent the situation from turning uglier.
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, President Lula da Silva of Brazil is engaged in a high-stakes battle to save the lungs of our planet. The recent crackdown on illegal gold miners, or garimpeiros, marks a notable shift from his predecessor’s laissez-faire approach.
Indigenous leader Paulo Paulino Guajajara and his partner Laercio were members of "Guardians of the forest", a group who attempt to protect their land from illegal logging.
Brazilian President Michel Temer has signed a decree allowing a nature reserve in the Amazon rainforest to open for mining.…
