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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Writer and director Lena Dunham attending a public cultural screening event in Europe. Personal essays describing long medical hurdles and non-traditional paths to parenthood open broader conversations about patience, medical collaboration, and family planning choices. [Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Martin Kraft / CC BY-SA 4.0]

Vancouver Film Festival 2026: Sustainable Cinema at the 46th Edition

The Vancouver International Film Festival arrives in October 2026 for its 46th edition, bringing cinema from around the world to downtown Vancouver. The festival spans two weeks, featuring hundreds of films, discussions with filmmakers, and gatherings of film enthusiasts and professionals. For attendees and organizers alike, the festival offers chances to celebrate cinema while thinking

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