7 of Brazil's greatest natural wonders, from thundering falls to surreal beaches

Brazilian landscapes are known for their drama, with thundering waterfalls, rippling sand dunes and even a Grand Canyon all ...
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How Black people saved Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca forest

OPINION: Tijuca National Park is the largest urban rainforest in the world and the heart of Rio. Now, the little-known story of how six enslaved Black Brazilians helped save the land from complete ...
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Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect?

BELEM, Brazil (AP) — The Amazon rainforest is a massive area, twice the size of India and sprawling across eight countries and one territory. It’s a crucial carbon sink for the climate, has about 20% ...
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Brazilian Beauty: Rio de Janeiro's Cityscapes and Scenery by Drone

Fly over the breathtaking landscapes of Rio de Janeiro with this stunning drone footage. From the iconic Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain to the golden sands of Copacabana and Ipanema, and ...
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How Black people saved Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca forest

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Aldison Almeida’s ancestry is strongly connected to the preservation of ...