Amazon rainforest
‘Damage is irreversible’: More than 2 million wild animals die in Bolivia wildfires
Warning: This story contains graphic content some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. Continue reading
Bolsonaro says world concern for Amazon rainforest sensationalized by ‘lying’ media
In a speech to the UN, Bolsonaro said any foreign aid to help protect the rainforest must fully respect Brazilian sovereignty. Continue reading
Brazilian Indigenous rights activist murdered in Amazon
He served more than 12 years at FUNAI, Brazil’s Indigenous protection agency. Continue reading
Bolsonaro open to discussing Amazon fires at UN after refusing assistance
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he wants to discuss the Amazon fires that have drawn world attention at the next U.N. General Assembly in September. Continue reading
Bolsonaro says fire ban in Brazil limited to Amazon region only
Brazil’s National Space Research Institute says fires have increased about 80% in Brazil this year when compared to the same period last year. A little over half those fires are in the Amazon. Continue reading
Forget oxygen — the Amazon’s destruction could threaten rain and food growing: experts
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The Amazon wildfires may not be wiping out the “lungs of the planet,” but they could be threatening important rainfall. Continue reading
‘Join our fight’: Indigenous people in Brazil speak out against Amazon rainforest fires
With over 98 per cent of Indigenous lands in Brazil within the Amazon, the threat to such groups are particularly exposed. Continue reading
Brazil bans legal land-clearing fires in Amazon rainforest for 60 days
The period of the new ban coincides with the dry season, when most fires are usually set. Continue reading
Environmental group calls on Canada to get tough with Brazil to curb fires in Amazon
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
While forest fires ravage the Amazon rainforests, environment group in Canada wants Ottawa to get tough on Brazil to halt deforestation. Continue reading
NASA photos show 2019 is Brazilian Amazon’s worst fire year in a decade
Satellite images taken from the International Space Station prove that the 2019 fire season has been Brazil’s most active since 2010, NASA said. Continue reading