Latin America
Brazil’s Indigenous People win landmark victory
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a major decision by Brazil’s Supreme Court enshrines Indigenous land rights.
Africa
Charon, Cerberus, and Lucifer: Scary names for heatwaves are debatable but appropriate
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Names like Charon, Cerberus, and Lucifer may help communicate the dangers of heatwaves.
Asia
Report on Forced sterilization of Canada’s Indigenous women: “horrific practice is not confined to the past”
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A Canadian senate report released last year outlines the ongoing incidence of forced sterilization of Indigenous women within the Canadian healthcare system.
Asia
Unleash the Hounds Science Edition – Snare bans, Saturn, and octopus dreams
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Today TWH presents three science stories from around the world, including the banning of cruel animal traps in Wales, new images of Saturn from the James Webb space telescope, and new research into octopus sleep habits.
Latin America
Brazil expands Amazon protection by recognizing 6 Indigenous areas
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Brazil’s President Lula da Silva or simply Lula announced that his government has recognized six new Indigenous reserves.