All told, the Amazon River basin holds perhaps a quarter of the world’s terrestrial species; its trees are the engine of perhaps 15 percent of photosynthesis occurring on landmasses; and ...

While monitoring stations forecast that the Amazon River basin in Brazil remains low, other areas are finding that the heavy rainfall is easing drought conditions. "It's very good to see that the ...

When kayaking through remote areas like the Amazon's tributaries, proper gear is a must. A sturdy kayak, life jacket, paddle, ...

These are mouths of the Amazon River in Brazil. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the ...

there are numerous objections stemming from environmental concerns given its proximity to the mouth of the Amazon River. In addition to the Potiguar Basin, the equatorial margin includes the Foz d ...

the Brazilian government has announced that the era of building big hydroelectric dams in the Amazon basin, long criticized by environmentalists and indigenous groups, is ending. “We are not ...