Mercury concentrations in fig trees could provide useful information about mining activity in the rainforest over time ...

A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law has sparked intense backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous ...

Home to the largest river in the world by volume, the Amazon, Brazil holds about 12% of global freshwater reserves. As a ...

A view of cut down trees at Cordillera Azul ... groups that warn it could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon rainforest under the guise of economic development. The amendment eliminates ...

FILE - Cut down trees lie within view of the Cordillera Azul National ... that warn it could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon rainforest under the guise of economic development.

From above, the Amazon rainforest appears as a dense, emerald-green paradise, but as the plane descends, the damaged ...

The combination of dense forest and flowing water creates a captivating and serene atmosphere, offering a unique perspective on the natural wonders of the Amazon region. Perfect for projects ...

Photographer extraordinaire Don Pettit is about to return to Earth following a seven-month stay aboard the space station. Take a moment to enjoy his best work.

UC Santa Cruz Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Scott Winton has been wading through thick, smelly muck in the tropics for almost a decade ...

Aerial view of Amazon rainforest in Peru, South America. Image by Curioso_Travel_Photography via Depositphotos. The Amazon Rainforest, often called the “lungs of the planet,” covers approximately 2.1 ...

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) ...