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Herton Escobar

Herton Escobar is a science and environment journalist in São Paulo, Brazil.

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Brazil’s pick of a creationist to lead its higher education agency rattles scientists

By Herton EscobarJan. 26, 2020
Brazil opens ‘spectacular’ Antarctic research base, but will it have the cash to fulfill its potential?

By Herton EscobarJan. 13, 2020
Brazil’s deforestation is exploding—and 2020 will be worse

By Herton EscobarNov. 22, 2019
Mystery oil spill threatens marine sanctuary in Brazil

By Herton EscobarNov. 8, 2019
Mysterious oil spill threatens marine biodiversity haven in Brazil

By Herton EscobarNov. 4, 2019
Amazon fires clearly linked to deforestation, scientists say

By Herton EscobarAug. 30, 2019
‘A little bit of everything is burning.’: A NASA scientist dissects Amazon fires

By Herton EscobarAug. 30, 2019
There’s no doubt that Brazil’s fires are linked to deforestation, scientists say

By Herton EscobarAug. 26, 2019
Brazilian institute head fired after clashing with nation’s president over deforestation data

By Herton EscobarAug. 4, 2019
Brazilian president attacks deforestation data

By Herton EscobarAug. 2, 2019
Deforestation in the Amazon is shooting up, but Brazil’s president calls the data ‘a lie’

By Herton EscobarJul. 28, 2019
Brazilian government accused of suppressing data that would call its war on drugs into question

By Herton EscobarJun. 13, 2019
In Brazil, ‘useful idiots’ protest cuts to research and education

By Herton EscobarMay. 17, 2019
Brazilian scientists lament ‘freeze’ on research budget

By Herton EscobarApr. 12, 2019
‘We can’t take another hit like this’: Brazilian scientists lament big budget freeze

By Herton EscobarApr. 8, 2019
Bolsonaro's first moves have Brazilian scientists worried

By Herton EscobarJan. 25, 2019

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Latest Stories

Brazil’s pick of a creationist to lead its higher education agency rattles scientists

Brazil opens ‘spectacular’ Antarctic research base, but will it have the cash to fulfill its potential?

Brazil’s deforestation is exploding—and 2020 will be worse

Mystery oil spill threatens marine sanctuary in Brazil

Mysterious oil spill threatens marine biodiversity haven in Brazil

Amazon fires clearly linked to deforestation, scientists say

‘A little bit of everything is burning.’: A NASA scientist dissects Amazon fires

There’s no doubt that Brazil’s fires are linked to deforestation, scientists say

Brazilian institute head fired after clashing with nation’s president over deforestation data

Brazilian president attacks deforestation data

Deforestation in the Amazon is shooting up, but Brazil’s president calls the data ‘a lie’

Brazilian government accused of suppressing data that would call its war on drugs into question

In Brazil, ‘useful idiots’ protest cuts to research and education

Brazilian scientists lament ‘freeze’ on research budget

‘We can’t take another hit like this’: Brazilian scientists lament big budget freeze

Bolsonaro's first moves have Brazilian scientists worried

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