The Amazon rainforest, often called the “lungs of the Earth,” extends across nine South American countries and covers approximately 2.7 million square miles. This vast ecosystem not only supports ...

A controversial amendment to Peru's forestry law is sparking outrage, as it eliminates the need for state authorization before converting forest land, potentially accelerating Amazon deforestation.

Peru holds the second-largest share of Amazon rainforest after Brazil, with over 70 million hectares — about 60% of Peru’s territory, according to the nonprofit Rainforest Trust. It’s one of ...

3, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing ...

Amendment to Peru Law Raises Fears of Amazon Rainforest Destruction BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing fierce backlash from environmental ...

The cattle farmers seek out new pastures, pushing the agricultural frontier ever deeper into the rainforest. “The Amazon offers far more land than anywhere else. There are over 50 million ...

FILE - Cut down trees lie within view of the Cordillera Azul National Park, seen in the background near Chambira community, in Peru's Amazon, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File) ...