Brazil

The headlines continue to highlight the problems with the water quality and the associated risks.

Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation magazine, says protests from athletes attending the 2016 Olympics.

Here's a look at how the city is preparing to the Olympics, including the work of civil engineers who played a pivotal role in building the infrastructure and stadiums.

The Sao Luiz do Tapajos dam is the first of four slated to be built on the Tapajos River.

Dilma Rousseff's impeachers have criminal violation to even allege.

Herbicides, insecticides and fungicides threaten the environment and human health in many parts of the world. But research is pointing to a better approach.

Greg Palast is no stranger to neoliberal shenanigans.

Land speculation stimulates the expansion of plantations across Brazil, increasing land conflicts and displacement of Indigenous communities.

Protesters have vowed to flood the streets during the Olympics.

Environmental licensing would be “auto-approved” once an Environmental Impact Assessment has been submitted.