Amazon rainforest veers toward a potential disaster

The Amazon is burning — and humans are likely to blame. Environmental organizations and researchers say the wildfires blazing in the Brazilian rainforest were set by cattle ranchers and loggers who want to clear and utilize the land, emboldened by the country’s pro-business president. “The […]

Asian markets roiled by recession fears

  Asian stocks were roiled by recession fears Thursday, though markets in Hong Kong and Shanghai recovered their losses by the end of the day. Japan’s Nikkei (N225) fell 1.2%, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 sank 2.9%. Losses deepened even more after a top Australian central […]