Brazil’s Fight against Hepatitis C — Universalism, Local Production, and Patents
In his recent short essay for the New England Journal of Medicine, Professor Ken Shadlen and co-authors examine three aspects of Brazili’s pioneering approach to the treatment of Hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Brazil has been a pioneer in AIDS treatment, expanding access to key drugs and care. It has served as a model for other developing countries, showing that prevention and […]
The Racial Dimensions Of “Nature”: Environmental Justice and CO2lonialism in Brazil
The Racial Dimensions Of “Nature”: Environmental Justice and CO2lonialism in Brazil
Racial thinking shapes the spaces in which we live and the way we perceive the environment. The concept of “race” is inseparable from contemporary environmental issues and linked to colonial legacies. In Brazil, racial discrimination is deeply intertwined with development and the protection of the Amazon. Guest blogger, Arzucan Askin tells us more.
The linkages between climate change, colonialism, and capitalism […]