Amazon rainforest
Scientists in Brazil starve trees of water to test Amazon's limits
Like hospital patients, the vital signs of 61 of the trees are measured, including sap and carbon dioxide flow, respiration and temperature, with solar-powered equipment.
Scientists try to prove link between Amazon gold mining and disabilities in babies
Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes
Over two dozen new species discovered in Peruvian forest
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rises to 12-year high under Bolsonaro
The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest and its protection is crucial to stopping catastrophic climate change because of the vast amount of carbon dioxide it absorbs.
Brazilian expert on uncontacted Amazon tribes killed by arrow
Rieli Franciscato, 56, had spent his career as an official in the government's indigenous affairs agency Funai, working to set up reservations to protect Brazil's tribes.
Brazil environment ministry says stop fighting deforestation, VP denies it
The competing statements come amid rising deforestation and growing criticism of Brazil's environmental policy from environmental groups as well as international investors.
Indigenous Amazon chief of Kayapó people dies from coronavirus
The Kayapó chief came to prominence after leading the protests against the construction of the Belo Monte hydro-electric dam in the 1980s.
Brazilian soccer legend Cafu works with Israeli company to protect Amazon
The company is now partnering with leading figures and sports clubs to help spread awareness about sustainable activities.
Israeli firefighters on their way to Brazil
The delegation is comprised of experts in rescue, intelligence and both bush and forest fires.
As fires race through Amazon, Bolsonaro weakens environment agency
Brazil says South American nations to meet on Amazon, accepts Chilean aid
In an indication that Bolsonaro is forging closer ties with neighboring countries than European nations, he also accepted an offer from Chile of four aircraft to help fight the fires.
Fridays for Future: How a teenager is trying to save the Amazon
Climate change protests are expected to take place today in front of Brazilian embassies and consulates around the world.
Netanyahu calls Brazil's Bolsonaro to assist with Amazon rainforest fire
Bolsonaro thanked Netanyahu and accepted his offer.
