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The upcoming COP30 climate conference in Brazil is poised to make history with unprecedented Indigenous participation. More than 3,000 Indigenous leaders from around the world have registered for the November 10-21 summit in Belém, Brazil—a city that serves as the…
The Amazon rainforest is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis as extreme drought and scorching temperatures transform its pristine lakes into deadly hot zones. New research reveals that water temperatures in some Amazonian lakes have soared beyond 104°F (40°C) – hotter…
The United Kingdom has decided not to participate in a major international fund designed to protect the world’s remaining tropical forests, dealing a significant diplomatic blow to Brazil just as the country prepares to host the crucial COP30 climate summit.…
A massive natural gas complex deep in Peru’s Amazon rainforest is receiving billions in funding from major global banks, even as these same institutions publicly commit to environmental protection, according to a new report from nonprofit Stand.earth. The Camisea Gas…
Brazil’s Congress is advancing controversial legislation that could overturn three decades of constitutional protection for Indigenous lands, potentially opening these territories to legal mining operations. The move comes as global demand for critical minerals like gold has reached unprecedented levels,…
Brazil delivered mixed news on Amazon conservation this week, reporting an 11% drop in deforestation even as wildfires reached their highest levels in over a decade. The government announced that 5,796 square kilometers of rainforest were cleared between August 2024…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning about the Amazon rainforest’s future while acknowledging that the world is failing to meet critical climate targets. In a candid interview with The Guardian and Sumaúma, Guterres expressed deep concern that…
Belém, Brazil, is gearing up to host one of the world’s most important climate gatherings, but the Amazon gateway city faces serious environmental challenges of its own. From November 10-21, more than 50,000 visitors will descend on this historic river…
