A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing fierce backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous ...

In the heart of the Colombian Amazon, the towering mountains of the Serranía del Chiribiquete harbor secrets including South ...

Sadly, the Amazon rainforest is a rapidly disappearing legacy ... important role in regulating the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere. With such high levels of carbon emissions ...

The Amazon Rainforest plays a crucial role in the Earth’s water cycle, generating approximately 20% of the world’s oxygen through photosynthesis and influencing rainfall. Its trees release ...

The Amazon rainforest, often called the “lungs of the Earth,” extends across nine South American countries and covers approximately 2.7 million square miles. This vast ecosystem not only supports ...

we cannot afford more damage to a major source of oxygen and biodiversity” France and the United Nations called on Thursday for the protection of the fire-plagued Amazon rainforest as Brazil's ...

Biden delivers remarks after making historic visit to Amazon rainforest in Brazil Biden spoke after becoming the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest Sunday, declaring that ...

The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is a sprawling expanse of biodiversity. Beyond its towering trees and verdant foliage, it hosts an incredible variety of wildlife, ...

Peru holds the second-largest share of Amazon rainforest after Brazil, with over 70 million hectares—about 60% of Peru's territory, according to nonprofit Rainforest Trust. It’s one of the ...

A controversial amendment to Peru's forestry law is sparking outrage, as it eliminates the need for state authorization before converting forest land, potentially accelerating Amazon deforestation.