Brazil’s bold new commitment to ramp up sustainable fuel production has ignited a surge of concern among experts, who warn it could repeat past environmental mistakes and put biodiversity and indigenous lands at serious risk. Critics urge caution as the country pushes forward with its ambitious plans
Brazil has given the green light to new oil drilling deep within the Amazon rainforest, sparking intense protests from environmentalists who warn of devastating and irreversible damage to this crucial ecosystem and its indigenous peoples. Despite the outcry, the government remains resolute, insisting that this move is vital for boosting economic growth
A new report reveals how Brazil’s booming coffee cultivation is driving alarming deforestation and worsening climate shocks. This rapid growth threatens vital ecosystems and underscores the urgent call for sustainable farming methods
Rising global demand for soy is driving extensive deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, threatening its incredible biodiversity and the lands of indigenous communities. Experts are sounding the alarm, urging immediate and bold action to stop the environmental destruction fueled by soy exports
Brazil is gearing up for the upcoming Amazon summit, set to unite global leaders in a powerful push to accelerate climate action and protect the rainforest. This landmark event aims to ignite new commitments to stop deforestation and drive sustainable development forward
Exclusive: Brazil’s President Lula launches a groundbreaking $1 billion investment in a global forest fund, igniting fresh hope in the battle against deforestation and supercharging conservation efforts worldwide, Reuters reports
Big industrial farms are rapidly expanding across the Amazon, fueling deforestation at an alarming rate and threatening its incredible biodiversity. As Bloomberg reports, this surge highlights the urgent need for stronger environmental protections to safeguard this vital region
Brazil has boldly pledged $1 billion as its landmark first contribution to the COP30 rainforest fund, underscoring its fierce commitment to protecting the Amazon and fighting deforestation ahead of the crucial climate summit
The race to mine rare earth minerals deep within Brazil’s rural heartlands is threatening local communities and vital conservation areas, raising urgent concerns about environmental damage and social disruption, reports Mongabay
Scientists may have uncovered a crucial reason behind the Amazon’s shrinking rainfall: rampant deforestation is throwing atmospheric moisture cycles out of balance. This discovery raises urgent alarms for the future of the region’s climate and its rich biodiversity
Brazil’s battle over the soy moratorium highlights a fierce clash between booming agricultural expansion and the urgent need to protect the rainforest. The stakes couldn’t be higher-this decision will shape environmental policies and send shockwaves through global soy markets, as major players grapple with the future of deforestation regulations
A Brazilian judge has stepped in to block the suspension of the soy moratorium, a vital environmental pact aimed at stopping deforestation in the Amazon, Reuters reports
A Reuters investigation reveals a startling truth: nearly every farmer affected by Brazil’s Soy Moratorium has illegally cleared land, raising serious questions about the policy’s effectiveness in stopping deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
Brazil has abruptly ended the Amazon Soy Moratorium, a vital agreement that has successfully curbed soy-driven deforestation for years. Environmentalists warn this move could trigger a dramatic spike in forest clearing across the world’s largest rainforest
Norway has pledged to increase direct funding for Indigenous communities in Brazil, enabling them to fortify their land rights and protect the environment in the face of escalating deforestation and social challenges, officials announced
Brazil’s President Lula has made a powerful move by vetoing key sections of a contentious environmental bill, ramping up the fight against deforestation and protecting the Amazon like never before. This bold action highlights the intense battle between economic growth and preserving our planet’s vital ecosystems
New charges have just been filed in Argentina’s largest wildlife trafficking case to date, sparked by a dramatic escape attempt from a key defendant. Authorities are intensifying their crackdown, determined to dismantle this vast illegal trade network once and for all
Brazil has stood its ground against international calls to move COP30 away from its Amazon city, despite soaring costs. The government emphasized the unparalleled importance of hosting the climate summit at the very heart of the rainforest
Illegal loggers are cashing in on Brazil’s carbon credit projects, dealing a severe blow to efforts against deforestation. Reuters reveals how these schemes exploit loopholes, threatening crucial environmental and climate goals
Ahead of the UN climate talks, Brazil is rapidly accelerating oil drilling and highway projects in the Amazon, igniting worldwide concern over escalating deforestation and the devastating impact on the planet’s largest rainforest
