The impending loss of the Amazon rainforest due to deforestation has concerned scientists, activists, and citizens all over ...
The Amazon Rainforest The Amazon Rainforest is often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," due to its vast capacity to ...
Between November 2023 and October 2024, the Amazon rainforest faced yearly average temperature increases above 2 Celsius ...
Deforestation in Colombia increased by 35% in 2024, totaling 1,070 square kilometers due to loss of biodiversity-rich forests. After a significant drop in 2023, the situation has worsened with ...
In a high-stakes, 48-hour challenge in the Amazon, Ari Grele deployed his "Bugnet" technology to map biodiversity ...
The Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism ...
Peatlands are critical ecosystems for carbon storage and biodiversity ... 2025 — It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically.
USAID’s largest initiative is the Partnership for the Conservation of Amazon Biodiversity, which focuses on conservation and improving livelihoods for Indigenous peoples and other forest communities.