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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America Recycles Day 2026: Practical Recycling and Contamination Guide

America Recycles Day arrives on November 15, 2026, a national observance focused on recycling and reducing waste. For many households, recycling feels straightforward: put plastic, paper, and metal in the bin, and assume it gets processed into new products. But recycling is more complex, and how well it actually works depends on what goes into

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