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US judge rules Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service

Favoured by Trump supporters, Parler was removed from the Google and Apple app stores and kicked off Amazon's its web-hosting service following violence at the US Capitol.

World News

Amazon's plastic waste devasting our oceans, says report

A new report by Oceana, which campaigns against the pollution of the world's seas, caculates that the online sales of Amazon created over 200 million kilos of plastic waste in 2019 alone.

Green News

Indigenous photographer captures tribe fighting for the rainforest

A set of photos show the Guajajara people working hard to protect the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

France

French watchdog fines Google and Amazon over their policies on cookies

The National Commission for Informatics and Liberties (CNIL) said both American tech companies automatically place cookies — advertising trackers — on users' computers without asking for consent.

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Italy

Blank book on why Matteo Salvini deserves respect becomes a bestseller

The €6.99 paperback was first released in February 2019 but made it top of the Amazon bestseller list in Italy on December 4.

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Anti-Amazon protesters demonstrate in front of Paris Finance Ministry

Activists in Paris dropped off fake packages bearing the logo of Jeff Bezos' company in front of the Finance Ministry in Paris to "symbolise the government's collusion with Amazon".

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Protesters air Amazon gripes outside Jeff Bezos' NYC apartment block

They sought to highlight that Amazon had profited during the pandemic and that, at the same time, workers were unhappy over pay and protections.

World

Amazon deforestation at highest level in 12 years, new data reveals

The 11,088 square kilometres that were deforested between July 2019 and August 2020 marks an increase of 9.6% compared to last year.

France

France resumes tax on tech giants, seeks deal with US

The tax brought about €400 million to the French budget last year, but the government agreed to suspend it in 2020, in exchange for an American promise to drop the tariff threat pending talks on an international deal on taxing online companies.

Green News

‘World first’ as UK bans products linked to illegal deforestation

Pressure is rising for the UK to become a world leader on environmental issues ahead of COP26.

Europe News

EU alleges Amazon abused rules by using data to gain unfair advantage

"We disagree with the preliminary assertions of the European Commission and will continue to make every effort to ensure it has an accurate understanding of the facts.," said Amazon.

Living

Why Nemonte Nenquimo has become the voice of the Indigenous population

Nenquimo has been named one of Time Magazine's Most Influential People of 2020.

Europe News

European trade unions accuse Amazon of spying on workers

Delivery supergiant Amazon is being accused of spying on its workers by European trade unions, after a job advert it posted said it was looking for two "intelligence analysts".

Green News

European nations ask Brazil for ‘real action’ on deforestation

A lack of environmental protections is making it difficult for Europe to source its food sustainably.

Experiences

Two friends cycle 2,000 km across Europe on a plant-based diet

The pair cycled through eight countries and raised over €2,000 for WWF's Amazon appeal fund.

Green News

Extinction Rebellion starts new season of ‘mass rebellions’ worldwide

Activists are taking to the streets once again to demand that governments take the climate emergency seriously.

Brazil

Fires in Brazilian Amazon on the rise

Photographs from Brazilian Amazon show large forest fires and deforestation

Brazil

Fears grow for Brazilian Amazon after thousands of fires in July

The number of forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon rose 28% last month compared to July 2019, fuelling fears that the world's largest rainforest could be devastated by fires again this year.

Brazil

Forest fires surge in Brazil's Amazon rainforest

Brazil's national space agency, INPE, identified 6,803 fires in the Amazon region in July 2020, up from 5,318 the year before.

USA

Amazon's satellite constellation plan to boost internet reach approved

The company plans to create a 3,200-strong satellite constellation to deliver internet to underserved communities. It will compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.