The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” plays an essential role in our planet’s ecosystem. Its ...

Tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest are being paved over in Brazil to make way for a new four-lane highway ahead of an upcoming climate summit. Belém, which is set to host ...

The climate conference doesn't begin until November but controversy is already swirling, according to the BBC.

The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest – spanning 6.9 million ... The forest is also an important regulator of weather cycles, owing to its cooling effect and its contribution to ...

As reported by the BBC, the state government of Pará cleared out eight miles of Amazon rainforest to build the highway. The ...

Rainfall triggers bursts of natural nanoparticles, which contribute to cloud formation and additional precipitation over the ...