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The prosecutors who have rescued tens of thousands of people from slave labor in Brazil

Francisco Araujo Maciel survived a life-threatening accident while trapped in an illegal logging operation in the Amazon.
#deforestation

Amazon deforestation drops by 31% compared to last year

Brazil's Amazon deforestation dropped by 30.6%, the lowest in nine years, reflecting positive environmental policy changes.

Rain is coming, but not enough after punishing Amazon drought

The Amazon is experiencing unprecedented drought conditions, worsened by climate change and deforestation, with significant impacts on local communities.

Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle

Brazil's environmental agency fines meatpacking companies for sourcing cattle from illegally deforested lands, highlighting severe ecological enforcement.

Lula and Petro have the chance of a lifetime to save the Amazon. Can they unite idealism and realpolitik to pull it off?

Brazil and Colombia have a unique chance to shape global environmental policies through upcoming major negotiations.

Brazil faces worst fires in 14 years DW 10/12/2024

In 2024, Brazil lost 22.38 million hectares to fires, mainly in the Amazon, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation practices.

How to protect the Amazon and who should pay DW 10/04/2024

Despite a reduction in deforestation rates, the Amazon rainforest faces critical threats from drought and wildfires, exacerbating climate change risks.

Amazon deforestation drops by 31% compared to last year

Brazil's Amazon deforestation dropped by 30.6%, the lowest in nine years, reflecting positive environmental policy changes.

Rain is coming, but not enough after punishing Amazon drought

The Amazon is experiencing unprecedented drought conditions, worsened by climate change and deforestation, with significant impacts on local communities.

Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle

Brazil's environmental agency fines meatpacking companies for sourcing cattle from illegally deforested lands, highlighting severe ecological enforcement.

Lula and Petro have the chance of a lifetime to save the Amazon. Can they unite idealism and realpolitik to pull it off?

Brazil and Colombia have a unique chance to shape global environmental policies through upcoming major negotiations.

Brazil faces worst fires in 14 years DW 10/12/2024

In 2024, Brazil lost 22.38 million hectares to fires, mainly in the Amazon, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation practices.

How to protect the Amazon and who should pay DW 10/04/2024

Despite a reduction in deforestation rates, the Amazon rainforest faces critical threats from drought and wildfires, exacerbating climate change risks.
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#drought

Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon report

The Amazon faces severe drought impacting hundreds of thousands of children, disrupting crucial access to food, water, and education.

An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts

The severe drought in South America is exacerbating climate change effects, leading to shortages and devastating impacts on local communities and economies.

Water levels in major Amazon tributary tumble to record lows amid drought

The Rio Negro, one of the largest rivers globally, is experiencing its lowest water levels on record due to severe drought exacerbated by climate change.

Brazilian president flies into Amazon amid alarm over droughts and wildfires

Brazil is facing its worst drought in decades, significantly affecting the Amazon and surrounding regions due to climate change and environmental neglect.

Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline

The Paraguay River is experiencing the lowest water levels in 120 years, severely impacting commerce and highlighting the dangers of climate change.

The race to find out what killed hundreds of pink dolphins in the Amazon in pictures

The Amazon rainforest faces severe ecological threats, particularly affecting unique species like river dolphins amidst worsening drought conditions.

Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon report

The Amazon faces severe drought impacting hundreds of thousands of children, disrupting crucial access to food, water, and education.

An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts

The severe drought in South America is exacerbating climate change effects, leading to shortages and devastating impacts on local communities and economies.

Water levels in major Amazon tributary tumble to record lows amid drought

The Rio Negro, one of the largest rivers globally, is experiencing its lowest water levels on record due to severe drought exacerbated by climate change.

Brazilian president flies into Amazon amid alarm over droughts and wildfires

Brazil is facing its worst drought in decades, significantly affecting the Amazon and surrounding regions due to climate change and environmental neglect.

Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline

The Paraguay River is experiencing the lowest water levels in 120 years, severely impacting commerce and highlighting the dangers of climate change.

The race to find out what killed hundreds of pink dolphins in the Amazon in pictures

The Amazon rainforest faces severe ecological threats, particularly affecting unique species like river dolphins amidst worsening drought conditions.
moredrought
#conservation

Explorer Lucy Shepherd on exploring the untamed Amazon, hair-raising wildlife encounters, and advice for budding explorers

Lucy Shepherd's expedition in the Amazon rainforest aims to highlight the importance of conservation and connection to nature.

A birder's biggest enemy in rainforest: complacency - Harvard Gazette

Nick Kowalske identified 121 species in a 10-day immersive research program in the Amazon, emphasizing the importance of appreciating common biodiversity.

Explorer Lucy Shepherd on exploring the untamed Amazon, hair-raising wildlife encounters, and advice for budding explorers

Lucy Shepherd's expedition in the Amazon rainforest aims to highlight the importance of conservation and connection to nature.

A birder's biggest enemy in rainforest: complacency - Harvard Gazette

Nick Kowalske identified 121 species in a 10-day immersive research program in the Amazon, emphasizing the importance of appreciating common biodiversity.
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#sustainability

Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light and TV to Amazon villages

Solar panels in remote Amazonian communities improve access to electricity and provide cleaner energy options.

This Beautiful Lodging In The Amazonian Rainforest Is Built Around A Pigue Tree - Yanko Design

The cabin 'A Lodging in the Pigüe' harmoniously integrates with nature, using sustainable materials and innovative design to create a unique living space.

Paricatuba House / iapo estudio

Paricatuba House brilliantly integrates industrial design with environmental considerations, transforming containers into a sustainable, nature-connected weekend residence.

Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light and TV to Amazon villages

Solar panels in remote Amazonian communities improve access to electricity and provide cleaner energy options.

This Beautiful Lodging In The Amazonian Rainforest Is Built Around A Pigue Tree - Yanko Design

The cabin 'A Lodging in the Pigüe' harmoniously integrates with nature, using sustainable materials and innovative design to create a unique living space.

Paricatuba House / iapo estudio

Paricatuba House brilliantly integrates industrial design with environmental considerations, transforming containers into a sustainable, nature-connected weekend residence.
moresustainability
#cultural-heritage

How a plastic cave made in Spain keeps Amazonian culture alive 5,000 miles away

The Wauja people inaugurate a replica of Kamukuwaka to celebrate their culture and resist threats to their land.

In Her New Memoir, Activist Nemonte Nenquimo Charts Her Journey to Save the Amazon

Nemonte Nenquimo's memoir presents the beauty of Indigenous life in the Amazon and their resistance against exploitation.

repurposed metal pipes elevate bamboo lodge emerging from ecuadorian rainforest

The family lodge integrates sustainable architecture with its natural Amazonian environment, prioritizing ecological preservation and cultural heritage in its design.

How a plastic cave made in Spain keeps Amazonian culture alive 5,000 miles away

The Wauja people inaugurate a replica of Kamukuwaka to celebrate their culture and resist threats to their land.

In Her New Memoir, Activist Nemonte Nenquimo Charts Her Journey to Save the Amazon

Nemonte Nenquimo's memoir presents the beauty of Indigenous life in the Amazon and their resistance against exploitation.

repurposed metal pipes elevate bamboo lodge emerging from ecuadorian rainforest

The family lodge integrates sustainable architecture with its natural Amazonian environment, prioritizing ecological preservation and cultural heritage in its design.
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#indigenous-rights

Indigenous groups in Brazil weren't consulted in major carbon credits deal

Indigenous organizations in Para were not consulted by the government before signing a $180 million carbon credits deal for Amazon rainforest conservation.

Could a 2-a-day basic income be the key to protecting rainforests?

Indigenous communities in the Amazon initially reacted with skepticism towards external initiatives but collaborated to launch the world's first basic income pilot for rainforest peoples.

Indigenous groups in Brazil weren't consulted in major carbon credits deal

Indigenous organizations in Para were not consulted by the government before signing a $180 million carbon credits deal for Amazon rainforest conservation.

Could a 2-a-day basic income be the key to protecting rainforests?

Indigenous communities in the Amazon initially reacted with skepticism towards external initiatives but collaborated to launch the world's first basic income pilot for rainforest peoples.
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#biodiversity

Journey to a key front in climate-change fight - Harvard Gazette

The Harvard Amazon Rainforest Immersion highlights the urgent need for partnerships to address economic security and environmental threats in the Amazon.

Toxic 'forever chemicals' have reached the Amazon, scientists say

PFAS chemicals have been detected in the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns for both ecological and human health.

They're Sizing Up Earth's Lungs. It Takes Tape Measures and Tree Climbing.

The study aims to precisely measure carbon capture in a small section of the vast Amazon rainforest.

The expedition that searched for the tallest tree in the Amazon and found a sanctuary of giant specimens

The Paru rainforest offers an extraordinary experience and highlights the challenges of ecological research in one of the world's most preserved ecosystems.

Journey to a key front in climate-change fight - Harvard Gazette

The Harvard Amazon Rainforest Immersion highlights the urgent need for partnerships to address economic security and environmental threats in the Amazon.

Toxic 'forever chemicals' have reached the Amazon, scientists say

PFAS chemicals have been detected in the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns for both ecological and human health.

They're Sizing Up Earth's Lungs. It Takes Tape Measures and Tree Climbing.

The study aims to precisely measure carbon capture in a small section of the vast Amazon rainforest.

The expedition that searched for the tallest tree in the Amazon and found a sanctuary of giant specimens

The Paru rainforest offers an extraordinary experience and highlights the challenges of ecological research in one of the world's most preserved ecosystems.
morebiodiversity
#wildfires

Brazil's Paradise' on fire: The forest is burning. Animals are burning. Everything's burning'

Life in Amazonian villages has drastically changed due to climate change, affecting water levels and wildlife significantly. Community leaders highlight the urgent need for understanding and action.
from Fast Company
1 month ago

As fires rage from Brazil to Bolivia, South America sets a record for most blazes in a year

South America experiences record-setting wildfires fueled by climate change and human action, affecting extensive regions from the Amazon to Bolivia.
from www.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: extreme heat hits Brazil, fuelling risk of wildfires

Extreme heat is causing unprecedented wildfire risks in Brazil, particularly affecting the Amazon and São Paulo state.

Brazil's Paradise' on fire: The forest is burning. Animals are burning. Everything's burning'

Life in Amazonian villages has drastically changed due to climate change, affecting water levels and wildlife significantly. Community leaders highlight the urgent need for understanding and action.

As fires rage from Brazil to Bolivia, South America sets a record for most blazes in a year

South America experiences record-setting wildfires fueled by climate change and human action, affecting extensive regions from the Amazon to Bolivia.

Weather tracker: extreme heat hits Brazil, fuelling risk of wildfires

Extreme heat is causing unprecedented wildfire risks in Brazil, particularly affecting the Amazon and São Paulo state.
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The Invention of the Other review fascinating first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon tribe

The film portrays a profound first contact between the Korubo tribe and the outside world, highlighting themes of isolation and political tension.

mies van der rohe's barcelona pavilion blooms with tropical intervention by caio reisewitz

The 'Suspendre el cel' project reflects urgent environmental and cultural issues affecting Brazil through the transformation of the iconic Barcelona Pavilion.

Murui Buue, a language that lives through song, a form of resistance in the jungle

The Murui Buue community strives to preserve their Indigenous language and cultural identity through education and communal practices.

Can't live without it': alarm at Musk's Starlink dominance in Brazil's Amazon

The proliferation of Starlink technology in the Amazon is aiding illegal mining activities and poses challenges for law enforcement.
#climate-change
from Nature
2 months ago
OMG science

The Amazon is relinquishing its carbon - for a surprising reason

Forest degradation is the leading cause of carbon release in the Brazilian Amazon.

'Who will protect us from seeing the world's largest rainforest burn?' The mental exhaustion faced by climate scientists

Climate scientists confront eco-anxiety and mental health challenges due to the deteriorating state of the Amazon rainforest and climate change.
Research indicates a significant impact on climate scientists' mental health, with only a small percentage believing in achieving the 1.5°C warming limit set by the Paris agreement.

Fossil fuel phase-out will not avert climate breakdown without protections for nature'

Human destruction of nature is pushing the planet to a point of no return, even with a phase-out of fossil fuels.
Protecting natural carbon sinks, such as forests, wetlands, and peatlands, is crucial for staying within the 1.5C temperature threshold.

The Amazon is relinquishing its carbon - for a surprising reason

Forest degradation is the leading cause of carbon release in the Brazilian Amazon.

'Who will protect us from seeing the world's largest rainforest burn?' The mental exhaustion faced by climate scientists

Climate scientists confront eco-anxiety and mental health challenges due to the deteriorating state of the Amazon rainforest and climate change.
Research indicates a significant impact on climate scientists' mental health, with only a small percentage believing in achieving the 1.5°C warming limit set by the Paris agreement.

Fossil fuel phase-out will not avert climate breakdown without protections for nature'

Human destruction of nature is pushing the planet to a point of no return, even with a phase-out of fossil fuels.
Protecting natural carbon sinks, such as forests, wetlands, and peatlands, is crucial for staying within the 1.5C temperature threshold.
moreclimate-change
#environmental-conservation

How 'carbon cowboys' are cashing in on protected Amazon forest

The Brazilian Amazon rainforest is safeguarded by publicly protected land, but preservation projects for carbon credits often overlap with these protected areas.

Tacita Dean and Cornelia Parker make works from Amazonian ash to raise money for Indigenous communities

Artists use ash and charcoal from Amazon rainforest in new exhibition and auction at Christie's London.
Funds raised to support Xingu Indigenous communities for firefighting equipment and monitoring technologies.

How 'carbon cowboys' are cashing in on protected Amazon forest

The Brazilian Amazon rainforest is safeguarded by publicly protected land, but preservation projects for carbon credits often overlap with these protected areas.

Tacita Dean and Cornelia Parker make works from Amazonian ash to raise money for Indigenous communities

Artists use ash and charcoal from Amazon rainforest in new exhibition and auction at Christie's London.
Funds raised to support Xingu Indigenous communities for firefighting equipment and monitoring technologies.
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Macron and Lula announce 1 billion investment plan for the Amazon

French President Macron launched a billion-euro Amazonian green investment plan with Brazilian President Lula.
France and Brazil aim to promote a global investment plan into the bioeconomy, emphasizing a Franco-Brazilian moment in diplomatic relations.

World's biggest snake is discovered in the Amazon rainforest

The Northern Green Anaconda in the Amazon is massive, reaching 26ft in length and 440lbs in weight.
A new distinct species of Green Anaconda, Eunectes akayima, has been discovered in the Amazon due to genetic differences.

Is She the Oldest Person in the Amazon?

An Indigenous Marubo tribe member, Vari Vati, at over 100 years old, symbolizes resilience and tradition by getting carried by her son to an important village meeting.
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