Sources: Global Forest Watch/RAISG Map data: Natural Earth *including the biogeographical limits, administrative regions and basins

Deforestation in the Amazon is a growing global crisis. But what would happen if the forest disappeared entirely? Discover the shocking ripple effects on biodiversity, weather patterns, and human life in this must-watch exploration.

Authorities are also investigating the colonies since some of the land grab coincides with Indigenous communities. Satellite images reveal illegal deforestation is out of control in crucial region — here's what needs to be done first appeared on The Cool Down.

As the sun rises over the Amazonian island of Marajo, Renato Cordeiro laces up his boots, grabs his knife, and heads out to tap his rubber trees.

And those fires contributed to deforestation, with authorities suspecting some fires were set to more easily clear land to run cattle. The Amazon is twice the size of India and sprawls across eight countries and one territory, storing vast amounts of ...

And those fires contributed to deforestation, with authorities suspecting some fires were set to more easily clear land to run cattle.The Amazon is twice the size of India and sprawls across eight ...

Brazil's Amazon rainforest experienced its highest number of fires in 17 years in 2024, government data published Wednesday showed, after the vast biome suffered months of a lengthy drought.Despite the high number of blazes,

The Amazon rainforest is shrinking due to deforestation, driven by industries like timber and cattle. But what if there was a way to profit from protecting it instead? We explore the concept of eco-friendly businesses that offer economic incentives to save the Amazon.

South America recorded the highest number of fire outbreaks in 14 years in 2024, with Brazil at the epicenter of the crisis.

In the Brazilian Amazon, workers use metal tubes to sow seedlings in rapid succession, as part of an effort to reforest the jungle with millions of trees.

Since the start of the 21st century, major planetary ecosystems, like the Amazon rainforest and Antarctica have consistently deteriorated, but within only

These results are being celebrated as a major win for conservationists and climate advocates. The Brazilian government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has cracked down on illegal logging and ramped up sustainable land-use practices, leading to declining deforestation rates over the last few years, per Mongabay.