Brazil's elections matter for the planet. This is why
3 sources·Updated October 17, 2026
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- BBC Science·2h agoBrazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Read at BBC Science → - CBC Top Stories·13h agoSee the Amazon rainforest wildfires that have politicians pointing fingers amid Brazil presidential elections
Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest have been set on purpose for political motives ahead of the second round of presidential elections later this months.
Read at CBC Top Stories → - DW News EN·1d agoBrazil's elections matter for the planet. This is why
Brazil is heading back to the polls, but the impact could be felt worldwide. With the Amazon vital to the health of the planet, the election could help shape its future.
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