forests and woodlands

Smoke from forest fires blankets northern Thailand in thick pollution | CNN

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Smoke from forest fires blankets northern Thailand in thick pollution | CNN

Bangkok, Thailand CNN  —  Smoke from fires in northern Thailand is making it hard to breathe, and at least one hospital in Chiang Mai says it’s reached “full ward capacity” as people present with respiratory issues from breathing air pollution. Air pollution has been a longstanding problem in Thailand, usually caused by heavy road traffic … Read more

Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil’s president amid fears of violence from Bolsonaro supporters | CNN

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Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil’s president amid fears of violence from Bolsonaro supporters | CNN

CNN  —  Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president for the third time on Sunday, as threats of violence loomed from supporters of his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro. “I promise to maintain, defend and fulfill the constitution, observe the laws, promote the general good of the Brazilian people, support the unity, integrity … Read more