The study “Bad apples from Brazilian agribusinesses”, published in the journal Science on Thursday, links illegal deforestation on rural properties in the Amazon and Cerrado with their agricultural production and exports to EU countries. The Brazilian Cerrado is a region of biodiversity made up of savannas, grasslands and forests that …
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BEIJING (Reuters) – China said Thursday it will stick to the Phase 1 trade deal it reached with the United States earlier this year, but warned that it will respond to Washington’s “intimidation” tactics as relations continue. deteriorating. FILE PHOTO: Hua Chunying, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, speaks at …
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(Reuters) – Bank of America Corp saw its earnings more than half in the second quarter as it set aside $ 5 billion against future credit losses in what its top boss called the “most tumultuous period since the Great Depression.” FILE PHOTO: A Bank of America building is seen …
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FILE PHOTO: People line up outside the Kentucky Career Center before it opens to find help with their unemployment claims in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA, June 18, 2020. REUTERS / Bryan Woolston (Reuters) – Americans who received higher unemployment benefits due to the coronavirus pandemic spent more than when they worked, …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Ghislaine Maxwell has revealed more details about her secret life, including a mysterious spouse whom she “refuses to reveal identity” to prosecutors. The detail was revealed during Maxwell’s bail hearing …
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