amazon rainforest fire

• ‘Nightmare scenario’: Amazon rainforest now releasing more CO2 than it absorbs

  For the first time, the Amazon rainforest is releasing more carbon dioxide than it can absorb due to deforestation and climate change, a new study confirmed.

  Environment

  Jul 15
• Amazon rainforest deforestation in Brazil at highest level in more than a decade

  Environment ministry officials say they will meet the Amazon region's governors to discuss ways to reduce deforestation.

  Environment

  Nov 18, 2019
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• Brazilian Indigenous rights activist murdered in Amazon

  He served more than 12 years at FUNAI, Brazil's Indigenous protection agency.

  World

  Sep 9, 2019
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• Canada pushes for better Amazon protection during free trade talks with Brazil

  The talks are continuing despite Brazil's initial rejection of international funding to help fight fires in the Amazon, apparently over a personal spat with France's President Emmanuel Macron.

  World

  Aug 27, 2019
• World leaders pledge millions for Amazon wildfires, but experts say it’s not just about money

  G7 leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pledged millions to help battle the Amazon wildfires.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2019
• Amazon rainforest fires: What’s happening and how you can help

  The Amazon rainforest, known as “the lungs of the planet,” has seen a record-setting wave of wildfires. Here's what you can do to help.

  Environment

  Aug 23, 2019
• Amazon wildfires: A look at what’s fact and what isn’t

  According to Brazil’s space research centre, more Amazon rainforest fires are burning right now than ever recorded before.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2019
• Amazon rainforest fires: What caused them and why activists are blaming Brazil’s president

  Unlike in other ecosystems, scientists say the wildfires burning in the Amazon are not natural. 

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2019