Smoke rises over cleared forest on the Amazon frontier in Rondonia, Brazil — where deforestation spiked 92 percent in May 2025 and 51 percent of clearing hit recently burned land. Each fire scar becomes a footnote in a longer ledger of loss. [Photo: NASA / Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain]

Amazon Deforestation Soars 92%: Brazil’s October 2026 Election Decides Future

Amazon deforestation jumped 92 percent in May 2025, with 51 percent of clearing in burned areas. Brazil's October 4, 2026 presidential vote decides forest protection and the 17 percent tipping margin.

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Homes across the world light diyas and string LED bulbs as Diwali returns, turning neighborhoods into rivers of gold and amber. [Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0]

Eco-Friendly Diwali: Firecracker-Free Celebrations

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil across India and the diaspora. Traditional observances center on rituals that connect devotees to ancient practices and environmental stewardship. A ritual oil bath at dawn on each day of the festival purifies the body and spirit, grounding the celebration in wellness practices that

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