Government leaders expect a major boon for the region from clean hydrogen, produced using electricity from renewable sources that do not emit carbon. Read more
While not recognizing Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela’s president, Brazil’s leader and Spain’s prime minister have also not endorsed the opposition candidate. Read more
The world’s biggest jungle is crucial to the fight against climate change due to its ability to absorb planet-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Read more
Negotiators hope to reach the world’s first treaty on plastic pollution this year, but single-use plastic remains hugely popular as a cheap and convenient choice. Read more
The Amazon’s plight set the tone for Raoni Metuktire’s remarkable life, which has taken him out of Brazil’s central Mato Grosso state and all over the world. Read more
The move illustrates the sheer power of the billionaire and his business empire and how he leverages it to confront authorities and challenge laws he does not like. Read more
Regional carrier Voepass said the plane, bound for Sao Paulo’s international airport, crashed at around 1:30 p.m. in the town of Vinhedo. Read more