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Community Groups in Brazil Step In Where Government Covid-19 Response Falls Short
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In Brazil, favela residents take action against societal inequalities exposed by the coronavirus.
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Brazil’s Covid And Water Crisis: On The Front Lines With Photojournalist Tommaso Protti
Reporting from the front lines in Brazil, one of the new epicenters of the coronavirus, where water is a central issue in combatting the disease.
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Mining Giant Behind Deadly Dam Collapse Took Lax Approach to Corporate Responsibility
Vale SA, the mining entity responsible for the deadly dam collapse in Brazil, took a lax approach towards corporate responsibility.
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Photojournalist’s Notebook: São Paulo’s Wastewater
Despite new expansion efforts, wastewater treatment in São Paulo remains woefully inadequate.
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Photojournalist’s Notebook: São Paulo’s Portelinha Favela
Those living in Portelinha are among the roughly 40 percent of the world’s population that are affected each day by water scarcity and pollution.
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The Stream: Special Rio Edition
Super bacteria, green pools, and even a murder mystery splashed across headlines about water conditions in the Olympic host city.
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Foul Water Conditions Found All Over the World
Rio waters are just most visible example of the planet’s polluted bays and rivers.
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For Brazil, Rio Sewage is One of Many Water Challenges
Hydropower development, agricultural expansion, mining, and drought put growing pressure on Olympic host.
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Murders of Activists Defending Safe Water and Environment Rise Sharply
Assassins kill without apprehension or prosecution.
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Drought A Factor in Duke Energy South America Electric Sale
Low water, less hydropower revenue prompt U.S. utility to seek a buyer of Latin America power plants.
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Water A Key Factor in Zika Virus Spread
Zika is carried by mosquitoes that reproduce in standing water,…
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Sao Paulo Drought Perception Impedes Government Action
Transparency , accountability, and civic participation are key…