It's a sad day when Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro is proved right.

What is causing the Amazon fires, why are they so damaging, and how can we stop them?, ask Jos Barlow, Lancaster University and Alexander C. Lees, Manchester Metropolitan University

There is genuine concern among farmers about the EU-Mercosur deal.

Avenida Atlântica might just be the most picturesque thoroughfare on the planet. It’s only four kilometres long so the best way to appreciate the majesty of it all is to just get out and walk it.

We are not in a war against fire. ‘Good’ fire is an asset in the wild, and hi-tech urban fire-fighting is only a quick fix, says Stephen J. Pyne.