This week on Americas Now: Droughts in Brazil and concerns for Amazon Rainforest
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The Amazon Rainforest is one of the world’s largest producers of oxygen. However, a record-setting drought has been occurring across Brazil, which has caused researchers to worry that the rainforest may soon reach a point of no return. Miuda Valls has reported on the impact of this historic drought on the environment and the people who depend on it.
Russian Families Relocating to Argentina Amidst Economic Challenges
After the conflict in Ukraine, many Russian families have been migrating in large numbers to Argentina with the hope of starting a new life in a country rich in resources but also grappling with severe economic challenges. Joel Richards has more on the experiences of these families during their journey to relocate to Argentina.
Florida Organization Tackles Hospitality Industry's Personal Care Products Wastage
The term “single-use” is not only applicable to plastic products. In the hospitality industry, one of the major environmental concerns is the wastage of soap bars, shampoo, and conditioner. An organization in Florida has taken up the responsibility of recycling personal care products, including small plastic bottles.
The Sacred Quetzal Bird: Facing Extinction and the Need for Protection
The Quetzal bird was considered sacred by the ancient Mayans and Aztecs. These birds were found in the forests of Mexico and Central America stretching south to Bolivia. So much was the admiration for this bird that the currency of Guatemala was named after it. However, the Quetzal is now in a perilous state of extinction. Alasdair Baverstock explains why some believe that it needs to be protected.
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