Brazil sends 1,500 firefighters to combat Amazon forest blazesThe Amazon rainforest is facing severe fires due to a historic drought, despite reduced deforestation.
The Fires That Could Reshape the AmazonBrazil is experiencing unprecedented wildfire devastation, doubling last year's fire count and affecting major ecosystems.The fires are fueled by human activity and dry vegetation, burning large areas of pristine forest.
Brazil faces worst fires in 14 years DW 10/12/2024In 2024, Brazil lost 22.38 million hectares to fires, mainly in the Amazon, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation practices.
From the ashes: how a mayor beat the loggers to turn the Amazon green againParagominas illustrates a transformation from a deforestation hotspot to a model of sustainable development despite climate challenges.
Who is hosting the COP30 UN climate talks?Belem's inadequate hotel infrastructure for COP30 forces delegates to stay on cruise ships, highlighting the city's preparations amid challenges.
How 'carbon cowboys' are cashing in on protected Amazon forestThe Brazilian Amazon rainforest is safeguarded by publicly protected land, but preservation projects for carbon credits often overlap with these protected areas.
Brazil sends 1,500 firefighters to combat Amazon forest blazesThe Amazon rainforest is facing severe fires due to a historic drought, despite reduced deforestation.
The Fires That Could Reshape the AmazonBrazil is experiencing unprecedented wildfire devastation, doubling last year's fire count and affecting major ecosystems.The fires are fueled by human activity and dry vegetation, burning large areas of pristine forest.
Brazil faces worst fires in 14 years DW 10/12/2024In 2024, Brazil lost 22.38 million hectares to fires, mainly in the Amazon, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation practices.
From the ashes: how a mayor beat the loggers to turn the Amazon green againParagominas illustrates a transformation from a deforestation hotspot to a model of sustainable development despite climate challenges.
Who is hosting the COP30 UN climate talks?Belem's inadequate hotel infrastructure for COP30 forces delegates to stay on cruise ships, highlighting the city's preparations amid challenges.
How 'carbon cowboys' are cashing in on protected Amazon forestThe Brazilian Amazon rainforest is safeguarded by publicly protected land, but preservation projects for carbon credits often overlap with these protected areas.
They knew that we were here': following in the footsteps of the uncontacted Pardo River Kawahiva peopleCandor continues to fight for the recognition of the Kawahiva people's land rights amidst challenges.Isolated Indigenous groups are thriving despite threats to their territory.
Brazil's mysterious man of the hole' is dead. Should his land remain protected?Tanaru's story exemplifies the struggle for protection of Indigenous land and the cultural significance of those who remain uncontacted.
In Her New Memoir, Activist Nemonte Nenquimo Charts Her Journey to Save the AmazonNemonte Nenquimo's memoir presents the beauty of Indigenous life in the Amazon and their resistance against exploitation.
How a plastic cave made in Spain keeps Amazonian culture alive 5,000 miles awayThe Wauja people inaugurate a replica of Kamukuwaka to celebrate their culture and resist threats to their land.
Deep in the Amazon Rainforest, 'I Am the Nature' Celebrates Indigenous Cultural PhilosophyThe film "I Am the Nature" explores Indigenous Achuar people's profound connection to nature amidst modern encroachment.
repurposed metal pipes elevate bamboo lodge emerging from ecuadorian rainforestThe family lodge integrates sustainable architecture with its natural Amazonian environment, prioritizing ecological preservation and cultural heritage in its design.
They knew that we were here': following in the footsteps of the uncontacted Pardo River Kawahiva peopleCandor continues to fight for the recognition of the Kawahiva people's land rights amidst challenges.Isolated Indigenous groups are thriving despite threats to their territory.
Brazil's mysterious man of the hole' is dead. Should his land remain protected?Tanaru's story exemplifies the struggle for protection of Indigenous land and the cultural significance of those who remain uncontacted.
In Her New Memoir, Activist Nemonte Nenquimo Charts Her Journey to Save the AmazonNemonte Nenquimo's memoir presents the beauty of Indigenous life in the Amazon and their resistance against exploitation.
How a plastic cave made in Spain keeps Amazonian culture alive 5,000 miles awayThe Wauja people inaugurate a replica of Kamukuwaka to celebrate their culture and resist threats to their land.
Deep in the Amazon Rainforest, 'I Am the Nature' Celebrates Indigenous Cultural PhilosophyThe film "I Am the Nature" explores Indigenous Achuar people's profound connection to nature amidst modern encroachment.
repurposed metal pipes elevate bamboo lodge emerging from ecuadorian rainforestThe family lodge integrates sustainable architecture with its natural Amazonian environment, prioritizing ecological preservation and cultural heritage in its design.
Biden: No reversal of US clean energy advances ahead of Trump presidencyBiden emphasizes the urgency of combating climate change during historic Amazon visit.
Rain is coming, but not enough after punishing Amazon droughtThe Amazon is experiencing unprecedented drought conditions, worsened by climate change and deforestation, with significant impacts on local communities.
We can still get out of the climate Hellocene and into the clear | Aeon EssaysMethane emissions from tropical wetlands are rising rapidly and are a significant concern for climate scientists.
Biden begins historic trip to Amazon rainforest DW 11/17/2024Biden's visit to the Amazon marks a significant step in US climate diplomacy amidst global environmental challenges.
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 yearSouth America experiences record-setting wildfires fueled by climate change and human action, affecting extensive regions from the Amazon to Bolivia.
Biden: No reversal of US clean energy advances ahead of Trump presidencyBiden emphasizes the urgency of combating climate change during historic Amazon visit.
Rain is coming, but not enough after punishing Amazon droughtThe Amazon is experiencing unprecedented drought conditions, worsened by climate change and deforestation, with significant impacts on local communities.
We can still get out of the climate Hellocene and into the clear | Aeon EssaysMethane emissions from tropical wetlands are rising rapidly and are a significant concern for climate scientists.
Biden begins historic trip to Amazon rainforest DW 11/17/2024Biden's visit to the Amazon marks a significant step in US climate diplomacy amidst global environmental challenges.
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 yearSouth America experiences record-setting wildfires fueled by climate change and human action, affecting extensive regions from the Amazon to Bolivia.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' have reached the Amazon, scientists sayPFAS chemicals have been detected in the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns for both ecological and human health.
The expedition that searched for the tallest tree in the Amazon and found a sanctuary of giant specimensThe Paru rainforest offers an extraordinary experience and highlights the challenges of ecological research in one of the world's most preserved ecosystems.
In the most untouched, pristine parts of the Amazon, birds are dying. Scientists may finally know whyBird populations in the Ecuadorian Amazon are declining sharply, leading to the disappearance of species and a silence in the dawn chorus.
Journey to a key front in climate-change fight - Harvard GazetteThe Harvard Amazon Rainforest Immersion highlights the urgent need for partnerships to address economic security and environmental threats in the Amazon.
Vital Impacts' 'Saving the Monarchs' Campaign with Jaime Rojo Raises Funds for ConservationThe Amazon rainforest is under threat despite its rich biodiversity, and initiatives like Vital Impacts are crucial for conservation efforts.
Seeing the single largest tree in the forest of 400 billionFabien Wagner's research may have identified the largest tree in the Amazon using advanced modeling techniques for canopy height mapping.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' have reached the Amazon, scientists sayPFAS chemicals have been detected in the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns for both ecological and human health.
The expedition that searched for the tallest tree in the Amazon and found a sanctuary of giant specimensThe Paru rainforest offers an extraordinary experience and highlights the challenges of ecological research in one of the world's most preserved ecosystems.
In the most untouched, pristine parts of the Amazon, birds are dying. Scientists may finally know whyBird populations in the Ecuadorian Amazon are declining sharply, leading to the disappearance of species and a silence in the dawn chorus.
Journey to a key front in climate-change fight - Harvard GazetteThe Harvard Amazon Rainforest Immersion highlights the urgent need for partnerships to address economic security and environmental threats in the Amazon.
Vital Impacts' 'Saving the Monarchs' Campaign with Jaime Rojo Raises Funds for ConservationThe Amazon rainforest is under threat despite its rich biodiversity, and initiatives like Vital Impacts are crucial for conservation efforts.
Seeing the single largest tree in the forest of 400 billionFabien Wagner's research may have identified the largest tree in the Amazon using advanced modeling techniques for canopy height mapping.
Message from the AmazonHuman action devastates the planet; Indigenous communities like the Ashaninka lead global environmental efforts through deep spiritual connections to their land.
Massacre in the jungle: how an Indigenous man was made the public face of an atrocityThe trial of Nacoca Pio Cinta Larga underscores the intersection of illegal diamond mining and Indigenous rights amid accusations of greed and violence.
Returning the Amazon Rainforest to Its True CaretakersThe return of the Siekopai to their ancestral lands signifies a pivotal moment in the indigenous rights movement across the Amazon.
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.
A $2.30-a-day basic income trial is trying to save the Amazon rainforestThe universal basic income project in Peru aims to reduce poverty and deforestation by providing daily cash assistance to Indigenous communities.
Message from the AmazonHuman action devastates the planet; Indigenous communities like the Ashaninka lead global environmental efforts through deep spiritual connections to their land.
Massacre in the jungle: how an Indigenous man was made the public face of an atrocityThe trial of Nacoca Pio Cinta Larga underscores the intersection of illegal diamond mining and Indigenous rights amid accusations of greed and violence.
Returning the Amazon Rainforest to Its True CaretakersThe return of the Siekopai to their ancestral lands signifies a pivotal moment in the indigenous rights movement across the Amazon.
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.
A $2.30-a-day basic income trial is trying to save the Amazon rainforestThe universal basic income project in Peru aims to reduce poverty and deforestation by providing daily cash assistance to Indigenous communities.
First ever photograph of uncontacted Massaco people in BrazilThe isolated Massaco community has thrived amidst external pressures, suggesting resilience and a growing population.
The Invention of the Other review fascinating first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon tribeThe film portrays a profound first contact between the Korubo tribe and the outside world, highlighting themes of isolation and political tension.
First ever photograph of uncontacted Massaco people in BrazilThe isolated Massaco community has thrived amidst external pressures, suggesting resilience and a growing population.
The Invention of the Other review fascinating first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon tribeThe film portrays a profound first contact between the Korubo tribe and the outside world, highlighting themes of isolation and political tension.
Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heatThe Soy Moratorium, key for Amazon protection, is under threat from proposed reforms by Brazilian agribusiness, risking its effectiveness against deforestation.
It's guerrilla warfare': Brazil fire teams fight Amazon blazes and the arsonists who start themThe Amazon rainforest is facing catastrophic destruction from extreme drought, illegal logging, and fires, reminiscent of historical disasters.
Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heatThe Soy Moratorium, key for Amazon protection, is under threat from proposed reforms by Brazilian agribusiness, risking its effectiveness against deforestation.
It's guerrilla warfare': Brazil fire teams fight Amazon blazes and the arsonists who start themThe Amazon rainforest is facing catastrophic destruction from extreme drought, illegal logging, and fires, reminiscent of historical disasters.
CNN's Kasie Hunt Declares It's Donald Trump's World We're Just Living In It' As She Mocks Biden TripTrump's influence looms large as Biden's presidency appears to diminish.
Critics Jump On Biden For Wandering' Into Amazon Rainforest Full Video Shows That's FalseBiden's Amazon visit highlighted environmental preservation despite mockery focused on misinformation about his departure.
Biden Is Still ThereBiden's trip to South America highlighted a poignant moment when he seemingly lost himself in nature after delivering a significant environmental speech.
CNN's Kasie Hunt Declares It's Donald Trump's World We're Just Living In It' As She Mocks Biden TripTrump's influence looms large as Biden's presidency appears to diminish.
Critics Jump On Biden For Wandering' Into Amazon Rainforest Full Video Shows That's FalseBiden's Amazon visit highlighted environmental preservation despite mockery focused on misinformation about his departure.
Biden Is Still ThereBiden's trip to South America highlighted a poignant moment when he seemingly lost himself in nature after delivering a significant environmental speech.
The race to find out what killed hundreds of pink dolphins in the Amazon in picturesThe Amazon rainforest faces severe ecological threats, particularly affecting unique species like river dolphins amidst worsening drought conditions.
Anti-deforestation efforts help public health in Brazil DW 11/23/2024Conservation measures in the Amazon have improved respiratory health outcomes by reducing air pollution from forest fires.
Explorer Lucy Shepherd on exploring the untamed Amazon, hair-raising wildlife encounters, and advice for budding explorersLucy Shepherd's expedition in the Amazon rainforest aims to highlight the importance of conservation and connection to nature.
The race to find out what killed hundreds of pink dolphins in the Amazon in picturesThe Amazon rainforest faces severe ecological threats, particularly affecting unique species like river dolphins amidst worsening drought conditions.
Anti-deforestation efforts help public health in Brazil DW 11/23/2024Conservation measures in the Amazon have improved respiratory health outcomes by reducing air pollution from forest fires.
Explorer Lucy Shepherd on exploring the untamed Amazon, hair-raising wildlife encounters, and advice for budding explorersLucy Shepherd's expedition in the Amazon rainforest aims to highlight the importance of conservation and connection to nature.
The prosecutors who have rescued tens of thousands of people from slave labor in BrazilFrancisco Araujo Maciel survived a life-threatening accident while trapped in an illegal logging operation in the Amazon.
Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon reportThe Amazon faces severe drought impacting hundreds of thousands of children, disrupting crucial access to food, water, and education.
Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light and TV to Amazon villagesSolar 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 DesignThe 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 estudioParicatuba 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 villagesSolar 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 DesignThe 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 estudioParicatuba House brilliantly integrates industrial design with environmental considerations, transforming containers into a sustainable, nature-connected weekend residence.
mies van der rohe's barcelona pavilion blooms with tropical intervention by caio reisewitzThe '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 jungleThe 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 AmazonThe proliferation of Starlink technology in the Amazon is aiding illegal mining activities and poses challenges for law enforcement.
Macron and Lula announce 1 billion investment plan for the AmazonFrench 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.
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.