A recent report from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) revealed shocking details about the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Furthermore, it is striking how the contrasts stand out. Deforestation has decreased by 54% in the last two years, but soil...
The Amazon River is considered one of the most important watercourses on the planet due to its extension and flow. However, beneath its surface, at 4,000 meters depth, flows another unique underground river: the Hamza River.
This deep aquifer was...
A recent study has revealed that certain Amazonian trees can function as natural sensors to track mercury contamination derived from illegal gold mining.
The Ficus insipida, a common tropical species in Latin America, has the ability to accumulate mercury in...
In the vast rivers of the Amazon, one of the most fascinating mammals on the planet inhabits: the Pink River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis). Its unique color and playful nature make it an iconic species of freshwater ecosystems.
This dolphin is...
A Supreme Federal Court judge in Brazil ordered the Government to confiscate private properties in deforested areas. This is for cases where it is determined that the owners are responsible for illegal logging or wildfires.
It is a historic ruling...
Researchers from the **University of Magdalena** and the **National Institute of Biodiversity (Inabio) of Ecuador** identified a **new species of ant** in the southern region of the (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/el-41-de-los-arboles-endemicos-de-la-amazonia-ecuatoriana-estan-en-riesgo/).
Named **Nesomyrmex paquisha**, its name pays tribute to **Paquisha**, an area near...
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In the midst of the Brazilian Amazon appears the indigenous village of Raoni, the most influential chief in the country.
For decades, his people have been at the heart of a successful struggle against deforestation in a region marked by...
The chief Raoni, leader of the Kayapó people and an emblematic figure in the defense of indigenous peoples and the Amazon, is getting ready to receive President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his land. At around 90 years...
The golden parakeet (Guaruba guarouba) is a species of parrot native to the Amazon, which is in serious danger of extinction. In addition to this, it is highly sought after in the black market for pets.
The bird is endemic...
Deforestation in the Amazon triggers an increase in rainfall during the rainy season and a decrease in the dry season, according to a recent study released on Wednesday, highlighting the "crucial" role of the tropical rainforest in regulating the...
