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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.

Vital Impacts' 'Saving the Monarchs' Campaign with Jaime Rojo Raises Funds for Conservation

The Amazon rainforest is under threat despite its rich biodiversity, and initiatives like Vital Impacts are crucial for conservation efforts.

Anti-deforestation efforts help public health in Brazil DW 11/23/2024

Conservation 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 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.

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.

Vital Impacts' 'Saving the Monarchs' Campaign with Jaime Rojo Raises Funds for Conservation

The Amazon rainforest is under threat despite its rich biodiversity, and initiatives like Vital Impacts are crucial for conservation efforts.

Anti-deforestation efforts help public health in Brazil DW 11/23/2024

Conservation 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 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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#deforestation

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.

The Fires That Could Reshape the Amazon

Brazil 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 10/12/2024

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

Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat

The Soy Moratorium, key for Amazon protection, is under threat from proposed reforms by Brazilian agribusiness, risking its effectiveness against deforestation.

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.

Amazon: Who should pay for its protection? DW 09/24/2024

Despite a reduction in deforestation, the Amazon faces severe threats from drought and climate change, which could lead to long-term ecological degradation.

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.

The Fires That Could Reshape the Amazon

Brazil 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 10/12/2024

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

Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat

The Soy Moratorium, key for Amazon protection, is under threat from proposed reforms by Brazilian agribusiness, risking its effectiveness against deforestation.

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.

Amazon: Who should pay for its protection? DW 09/24/2024

Despite a reduction in deforestation, the Amazon faces severe threats from drought and climate change, which could lead to long-term ecological degradation.
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#indigenous-rights

Massacre in the jungle: how an Indigenous man was made the public face of an atrocity

The 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 Caretakers

The return of the Siekopai to their ancestral lands signifies a pivotal moment in the indigenous rights movement across the Amazon.

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.

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.

Massacre in the jungle: how an Indigenous man was made the public face of an atrocity

The 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 Caretakers

The return of the Siekopai to their ancestral lands signifies a pivotal moment in the indigenous rights movement across the Amazon.

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.

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.
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#joe-biden

Biden: No reversal of US clean energy advances ahead of Trump presidency

Biden emphasizes the urgency of combating climate change during historic Amazon visit.

Biden begins historic trip to Amazon rainforest DW 11/17/2024

Biden's visit to the Amazon marks a significant step in US climate diplomacy amidst global environmental challenges.

CNN's Kasie Hunt Declares It's Donald Trump's World We're Just Living In It' As She Mocks Biden Trip

Trump'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 False

Biden's Amazon visit highlighted environmental preservation despite mockery focused on misinformation about his departure.

Biden Is Still There

Biden's trip to South America highlighted a poignant moment when he seemingly lost himself in nature after delivering a significant environmental speech.

Biden: No reversal of US clean energy advances ahead of Trump presidency

Biden emphasizes the urgency of combating climate change during historic Amazon visit.

Biden begins historic trip to Amazon rainforest DW 11/17/2024

Biden's visit to the Amazon marks a significant step in US climate diplomacy amidst global environmental challenges.

CNN's Kasie Hunt Declares It's Donald Trump's World We're Just Living In It' As She Mocks Biden Trip

Trump'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 False

Biden's Amazon visit highlighted environmental preservation despite mockery focused on misinformation about his departure.

Biden Is Still There

Biden's trip to South America highlighted a poignant moment when he seemingly lost himself in nature after delivering a significant environmental speech.
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#climate-change

Brazil sends 1,500 firefighters to combat Amazon forest blazes

The Amazon rainforest is facing severe fires due to a historic drought, despite reduced deforestation.

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.

The Amazon is relinquishing its carbon - for a surprising reason

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

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.

Biden Visits Amazon, Vowing Help to Fight Climate Change

President Biden pledged financial aid for Amazon conservation during a visit to Brazil, aiming to combat climate change before Trump's potential policy reversal.

Brazil sends 1,500 firefighters to combat Amazon forest blazes

The Amazon rainforest is facing severe fires due to a historic drought, despite reduced deforestation.

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.

The Amazon is relinquishing its carbon - for a surprising reason

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

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.

Biden Visits Amazon, Vowing Help to Fight Climate Change

President Biden pledged financial aid for Amazon conservation during a visit to Brazil, aiming to combat climate change before Trump's potential policy reversal.
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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.
#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.

Devastating drought in Amazon result of climate crisis, study shows

The climate crisis turned the Amazon rainforest drought into a devastating event, which was made 30 times more likely due to global heating.
Protecting the rainforest is crucial for combating climate change as it acts as the world's largest land-based carbon sink.

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.

Devastating drought in Amazon result of climate crisis, study shows

The climate crisis turned the Amazon rainforest drought into a devastating event, which was made 30 times more likely due to global heating.
Protecting the rainforest is crucial for combating climate change as it acts as the world's largest land-based carbon sink.
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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.
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#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.

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.

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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#biodiversity

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.

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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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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