One graph shows how Brazil's election could speed up destruction of the Amazon rainforest — and imperil the planet. ... About 60 percent of the Amazon rainforest is located in Brazil.

The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” plays an essential role in our planet’s ecosystem. Its dense green canopy stretches across nine countries, providing a ...

Human activity and extreme drought is causing far more damage to the Amazon rainforest than previously thought, exacerbating climate change, according to a new study. While many climate studies ...

The Amazon rainforest is on course to reach a crucial tipping point as soon as 2050, with devastating consequences the world’s ability to tackle climate change, a study shows.

The Amazon Rainforest is home to some of the most exotic and beautiful animal life on the planet. Recently, scientists have ...

Tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest are being cleared and paved over to build a new four-lane highway for, of all things, the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil.

The Amazon rainforest contains almost two years of global carbon emissions, but is under threat as a carbon sink, according to a new study. Fabiano Maisonnave. Tuesday 13 August 2024 00:30 BST.

While the eight Amazon rainforest countries agreed to some unified environmental policies, Brazil's president's stance on ending deforestation wasn't ratified, worrying scientists.