01
Mar
Monkey poses for police photo after getting caught trashing woman’s home
There was once a time when capuchin monkeys could move freely through the jungles of Brazil, mostly unfettered by the presence of towns and cities. But now, as more and more humans make themselves at home in the monkeys’ native habitat, capuchins have begun taking the liberty to trespass in return — and some seem quite pleased with themselves for doing so.
17
Nov
Brazil hopes to save species by cloning them
Scientists say any successfully cloned animals would be used in zoos for captive breeding, and would only be released into the wild as a last resort.
05
Jun
Back to Brazil for World Environment Day
Forty years after the first World Environment Day, and 20 years after the original ‘Earth Summit,’ Brazil is still a flashpoint for environmental politics.
25
Apr
Group hopes to save world’s ‘most threatened’ tribe in Brazil
Legal wrangling and deforestation projects leave the Awá tribe scrambling for safety.
12
Dec
Brazil is most notable for offering workers the most paid vacation days per year in the world. Full-time workers can earn a whopping 41 paid days off — 30 of those days are mandated for leisure time at the worker’s convenience, and the other 11 are considered paid federal holidays. That’s a lot of free time for family, fun and the beach!
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30
Sep
Activists hail order to halt Brazilian dam
Green groups and activists for Brazil’s indigenous peoples cheered a court order halting construction of the controversial Belo Monte hydroelectric dam.
25
Jun
James Cameron warns of violence over Brazil dam
‘Avatar’ director argues that Brazil could solve energy problems in less costly and destructive ways.
07
Apr
Huge ocean Frisbees whirl off Brazil coast
Fast-moving current rings could create fuel savings for ships that use them to their advantage.
