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'It kills everything' - Amazon’s indigenous people hit by record forest fires in Brazil
Raimundinha Rodrigues Da Sousa runs the voluntary fire service for the Caititu indigenous community in the Brazilian Amazon. Their land is supposed to be protected under the Brazilian constitution. But it has been on fire for more than 15 days.
Amazon fires hit 10-year high as drought devastates Brazil's rainforest
Satellites detected 41,463 fire hot spots in Brazil’s Amazon in September, the largest number since 2010, according to data from the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe).
Unveiling the mysteries of Amazon rainforest, Brazil
The Amazon Rainforest in Brazil is a vast expanse of biodiversity and ancient wonders. It's where lost civilizations' echoes whisper among dense foliage and winding rivers. This destination offers unparalleled adventure for those eager to explore its natural beauty and archaeological marvels,
Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest region surge for third month
Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest region surged to the highest number for September in almost a decade and a half, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday, after reaching similar highs in the two preceding months.
Depth of Major Amazon Tributary in Brazil Drops to Record Low in Severe Drought
MANACAPURU, Brazil (Reuters) - The Solimoes, one of the two largest tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil, fell to its lowest level ever on Monday in the worst drought on record in the Amazon region,
Extreme drought isolates Amazon communities in Brazil
Francisco Mateus da Silva, 67, spent an hour walking across sandbanks and dry riverbeds where he lives in the Amazon to fetch ...
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As Renewable Energy Demand Rises, Mining for Minerals in the Amazon is at a Critical Point
Illegal mining for critical minerals needed for the global renewable energy transition is increasingly driving deforestation ...
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Brazil dredges Amazon rivers to ease drought isolation, raising environmental concerns
The environmental risks of dredging include ecosystem disruption, increased erosion, water contamination, and harm to aquatic ...
Scientists sound the alarm over weather phenomenon taking place in Brazil: 'We are heading toward an apocalyptical situation'
Brazil's worst drought on record has helped fuel wildfires in the Amazon rainforest. The Pantanal, a region that encompasses ...
Brazil's Lula to Talk Climate at U.N. but Amazon Wildfires Undermine Message
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to open the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday with a call for ...
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Stark before-and-after pictures reveal dramatic shrinking of major Amazon rivers
In many regions of the Amazon “the drought is already more intense today than it was at the worst point last year,” said Romulo Batista, a biologist and spokesperson for Greenpeace Brazil.
Brazil's Lula talks climate at UN, but Amazon fires back home undermine his message
When Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opens the United Nations’ General Assembly on Tuesday, he is expected to ...
Queen Mary stuns in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil
Queen Mary replaced her crown with a pair of sunglasses as she kicked off an official tour of Brazil with a visit to the ...
Fires taking Amazon closer to 'point of no return': expert
A year ago, Carlos Nobre, one of Brazil's top climate scientists, was a rare voice of optimism about the future of the planet ...