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 ...

Biden delivers remarks after making historic visit to Amazon rainforest in Brazil Biden spoke after becoming the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest Sunday, declaring that ...

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

The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is a sprawling expanse of biodiversity. Beyond its towering trees and verdant foliage, it hosts an incredible variety of wildlife, ...

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.

Wildfires and extreme drought Forest loss in Brazil’s Amazon — home to the largest swath of this rainforest — dropped 30.6% compared to the previous year, the lowest level of destruction in ...

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 ...

Scientists working on Will Smith's new show found a record-breaking anaconda species in the Amazon rainforest. The discovery, led by Professor Bryan Fry, involves the 20.7 feet long northern green ...

A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing fierce backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous groups that warn it could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon ...

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 ...