President joe Biden

2024 - 11 - 18

Biden Goes Wild in the Amazon... and Unleashes the Long-Range Missiles?!

Amazon Rainforest - Climate Change - Environmental Issues - G20 Summit - Geopolitical Strategy - International Relations - Joe Biden - Manaus - Ukraine

President Biden’s Amazon rainforest visit is a game-changer for climate legacy, while his missile authorization has Ukraine locked and loaded!

In a groundbreaking turn of events, President Joe Biden made history this past Sunday as he became the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest, specifically in Manaus, Brazil. This momentous visit was designed to bolster his climate change agenda and underscore America’s commitment to green energy. Speaking to an audience deep within the breathtaking forest, Biden declared, "There’s no going back in America’s clean energy path!" His remarks highlighted not just the need for change, but the urgency of protecting one of the world’s most vital ecosystems.

However, amid the incredible sights of Amazonian wildlife and lush greenery, the specter of former President Donald Trump loomed large, reminiscent of past environmental policies that leaned towards deregulation. While Biden carefully avoided naming Trump, his call to build upon a “strong foundation” did not go unnoticed, asserting that the climate fight shouldn't be a partisan issue. The Amazon is crucial not only for Brazil but for the global climate, and Biden’s moment in the spotlight could redefine international cooperation on environmental issues.

But wait, there’s more crazy news from the Biden administration! Alongside his tropical escapades, reports revealed a major shift in U.S. military policy allowing Ukraine to unleash long-range missiles into Russian territory. This decision came amidst rising tensions with Russia and North Korea. Biden’s authorization, while stirring discussions of escalation, provided a much-needed lifeline to Ukrainian forces who have been urging for more robust support in their struggle against Russian aggression.

In the face of profound challenges on both environmental and geopolitical fronts, Biden’s weekend was nothing short of remarkable. He visited the Amazon's beauty while simultaneously navigating the complexities of armed conflict thousands of miles away. All this while sustaining his focus on a green legacy and ensuring Ukraine has the arsenal it needs to defend itself.

**Interesting Fact #1**: The Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of the world’s oxygen, earning it the title “lungs of the planet.” Protecting this area is a crucial step in combating global climate change.

**Interesting Fact #2**: The ATACMS missiles, now authorized for Ukrainian use, are capable of hitting targets over 300 kilometers away, which could significantly shift the dynamics of the conflict and may result in heated debates among international leaders about escalation.

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In heart of Amazon, US President Joe Biden marks climate 'legacy' (Voice of America)

U.S. President Joe Biden began a historic Brazil trip Sunday, becoming the first sitting American president to visit the Amazon rainforest to mark what the ...

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Biden to become the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon ... (NBC10 Boston)

Joe Biden will become the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest during a brief stop Sunday in the Brazilian city of Manaus, ...

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Biden makes first presidential visit to the Amazon as incoming ... (CNN)

When President Joe Biden worked to burnish his climate legacy in the Brazilian Amazon on Sunday, the unspoken presence of Donald Trump shadowed the historic ...

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Joe Biden becomes first sitting US president to visit Amazon rainforest (The Associated Press)

MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Speaking from the Amazon rainforest, President Joe Biden declared Sunday that there's no going back in America's “clean energy ...

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Biden says 'nobody can reverse' his climate agenda. But Trump is ... (Politico)

In a speech from the Brazilian rainforest, the president didn't mention his successor by name, but urged him to build upon a “strong foundation” of ...

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Biden authorizes Ukraine's use of long-range missiles inside Russia (National Post)

The weapons are likely to be used in response to the decision by North Korea to support Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

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Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia (Reuters)

The decision is a major change in U.S. policy and comes as Donald Trump, who has promised to limit further support for Ukraine, prepares to take office.

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In major reversal, Biden reportedly OKs use of U.S. arms by Ukraine ... (CBC.ca)

The move, widely reported in the U.S. but not confirmed by the White House or State Department, follows months of pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

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WATCH: Biden delivers remarks after making historic visit to ... (PBS NewsHour)

MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Joe Biden witnessed the devastation of drought up close as the first sitting American president to visit the Amazon rainforest Sunday, ...

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Biden makes historic visit to the Amazon rainforest (ABC News)

President Joe Biden made a historic visit to the Amazon on Sunday and made a call for future generations to protect the wildlife in the region.

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Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with long-range missiles (BBC News)

For months, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been urging that the restrictions on the missiles, known as ATACMS, be lifted - allowing Kyiv to strike ...

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Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with US-supplied long-range ... (The Associated Press)

The move eases limitations on the weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war.

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Joe Biden Becomes First U.S. President to Visit Amazon Rainforest (English Tempo.co)

Joe Biden becomes the first president of the United States to visit the Amazon rainforest ahead of the G20 Summit in Brazil.

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Kremlin says Biden's Ukraine missile decision would escalate war, if ... (Reuters)

The Kremlin said that any U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to fire American missiles deep into Russia would mean it was directly involved in the conflict.

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Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range US weapons in Russia (CNN)

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use powerful long-range American weapons inside Russia, according to two US officials familiar with the ...

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Biden authorizes Ukraine to strike Russia with U.S.-supplied long ... (NBC News)

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-provided long-range weapons inside Russia for limited strikes, according to two U.S. officials.

Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with President Claudia ... (The White House)

President Biden met today with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the margins of the G20 Leaders' Summit. President Biden.

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