Brazil privatises water in Rio to pay for Olympic Games
Rio’s water network has been privatised to fund the Olympic Games. According to many, this is a political move.
Mexico plunges into human rights crisis after violence erupts in Oaxaca State
Mexico is struggling with a profound human rights crisis. Unionised teachers in the state of Oaxaca have radicalised in response to a reform of the education sector.
Myanmar to ban logging until 2017
The new law aims to stop illegal logging in the country. The measure will safeguard teak for 10 years.
Cambodia establishes a new protected area to save endangered wildlife
La Cambogia ha istituito una nuova area protetta di 65mila ettari. La zona è considerata un hotspot importante per molti animali minacciati come l’ibis gigante e il leopardo nebuoloso.
Car bombings rock the centre of Baghdad, killing dozens
Il bilancio provvisorio è di oltre cinquanta morti e altrettanti feriti. L’esplosione in un quartiere sciita di Bagdad, in Iraq.
What is the Goldman Environmental Prize and who won it
The 2016 Goldman Environmental Prize has been awarded to six environmental activists from all over the world who dedicate their life to safeguarding the Earth.
Brazil, the lower house has voted to impeach Dilma Rousseff
The lower house has voted to send Dilma Roussef’s impeachment case to the Senate. She said her opponents are plotting a coup.
Brazil, Dilma Rousseff may face impeachment
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is accused of manipulating the government budget. The lower house impeachment vote is expected on Sunday.
Nike under investigation in Kenya for corruption
The world’s leading sportswear corporation, Nike, is under investigation in Kenya after three athletics federation officials were accused of obtaining bribes from the company.
Imelda Marcos’ jewellery becomes a public awareness campaign against corruption
The government of the Philippines shows the images of Imelda Marcos’ jewels in a remarkable anti-corruption campaign.