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Wielding machetes and calipers, sweat-soaked scientists count carbon in Amazon

World / Science & Health Jan 14, 2021

Wielding machetes and calipers, sweat-soaked scientists count carbon in Amazon

by Jake Spring

Brazilian researchers are seeking to learn how much carbon can be stored in different parts of the world's largest rainforest.

Bezos-Buffett-Dimon dream team couldn’t fix health care

Commentary / World Jan 11, 2021

Bezos-Buffett-Dimon dream team couldn’t fix health care

by Tara Lachapelle and Tae Kim

The dissolution of the Haven accord is emblematic of the profound challenge that haunts business leaders and politicians alike.

Parler, seen as safe haven by Trump fans, becomes free speech case study

World Jan 11, 2021

Parler, seen as safe haven by Trump fans, becomes free speech case study

by Jack Nicas and Davey Alba

So many new users signed up as other networks clamped down on false claims that the 2020 election had been rigged, they overloaded Parler’s systems.

FamilyMart to increase stores with Amazon lockers sevenfold

Business / Corporate Dec 28, 2020

FamilyMart to increase stores with Amazon lockers sevenfold

"The next two to three years will be crucial for us," said FamilyMart Co. President Takashi Sawada, adding that the firm also hopes to boost earnings through digital technologies.

The Brussels effect comes for Big Tech

Commentary / World Dec 23, 2020

The Brussels effect comes for Big Tech

by Anu Bradford

To avoid the cost of complying with multiple regulatory regimes around the world, companies often extend EU rules to their operations globally.

Indigenous leaders count on Biden to help save Amazon from 'brink of collapse'

World Nov 12, 2020

Indigenous leaders count on Biden to help save Amazon from 'brink of collapse'

by Anastasia Moloney and Fabio Teixeira

Biden's election as the next U.S. leader, replacing climate change skeptic Donald Trump, has raised expectations that conserving the rainforest will get greater attention and priority.

Change of tune: Japan's music fans move from CDs to streaming services

Music Nov 11, 2020

Change of tune: Japan's music fans move from CDs to streaming services

by Ritsuko Ando

The decline in CD sales signals the streaming market’s growth potential.

Nations delay deal on digital tax to mid-2021 amid U.S.-Europe row

Business Oct 13, 2020

Nations delay deal on digital tax to mid-2021 amid U.S.-Europe row

The countries originally aimed to release a final report by the end of the year, responding to criticism that tech companies are not paying their fair share of taxes.

Brazil's Amazon sees nearly two-thirds more fires than last September

World Oct 2, 2020

Brazil's Amazon sees nearly two-thirds more fires than last September

Satellites used by the National Institute of Space Research detected 32,017 outbreaks last month in the Amazon, compared to 19,925 in the same month in 2019.

In Brazil's Amazon, a COVID-19 resurgence dashes herd immunity hopes

World / Science & Health Sep 28, 2020

In Brazil's Amazon, a COVID-19 resurgence dashes herd immunity hopes

by Anthony Boadle

Researchers suggested a fall in COVID-19 deaths in Manaus pointed to herd immunity, but they also believe antibodies may not last more than a few months.

Mapping environmental crime seen as key to slowing Amazon forest losses

World / Crime & Legal Aug 31, 2020

Mapping environmental crime seen as key to slowing Amazon forest losses

by Mauricio Angelo

One group has estimated that 90 percent of all forest loss in the Amazon basin is illegal.

Apple's stock market value tops $2 trillion

Business / Financial Markets Aug 20, 2020

Apple's stock market value tops $2 trillion

Trailing are Microsoft and Amazon, each at about $1.6 trillion, followed by Google-owner Alphabet at just over $1 trillion.

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