Three hours of breaking stories, and checking out the truth behind them. We start in brazil and a Landmark Summit to protect the amazon rainforest. The leaders of eight South American countries that share the amazon, have gathered in the city of belem. Scientists are concerned that, deforestation in the amazon may be approaching an irreversible Tipping Point. Brazils president Lula Da Silva is hoping for a co ordinated regional approach, to tackle illegal mining and logging as well as other environmental crimes. Our reporter Azadeh Moshiri looks at whats at stake in the summit. The amazon is, of course, beautiful, but its also hugely important in the fight against climate change. And thats because it stores so much carbon dioxide, which drives the Climate Crisis were currently facing. And yet the forest is under threat of deforestation. Now, 60 of it is located in brazil, which is why the country is taking the lead in hosting eight other countries in south america who share the amazon.
Maryland State Retirement & Pension System boosted its position in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC – Free Report) by 1.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 38,533 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional […]
Maryland State Retirement & Pension System grew its position in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC – Free Report) by 1.1% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 38,533 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 410 shares during the period. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System’s […]
The Malaysian Media Council Bill, which is expected to be tabled this year, remains controversial over several stakeholders’ and experts’ concerns about possible government control.
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