With the first U.N. climate talks in the Amazon approaching, thousands of Indigenous people marched Tuesday in Brazil’s ...

Lightning strikes may kill hundreds of millions of trees every year, but one tropical tree has evolved to benefit from the ...

As for the highest country in the world, there's only one that lives entirely above 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) in elevation: ...

Global reforestation and forest restoration efforts are facing a serious setback due to the recent U.S. foreign aid freeze.

G old mining is putting an immense strain on the Amazon rainforest, but the trees might have a secret weapon up their bark.

Tree rings can be used to determine the release of mercury into the air due to mining activities in South and Central America. This study is crucial in determining the illegal mining activity and ...

The first of its kind in AMDAF’s 9 years of service, this Medical Bus is a groundbreaking step in Indigenous healthcare access. Following advice from the ...

Indigenous communities demand equal voice and power for leaders at UN COP30 conference to be held in the Amazon city of Belem ...

Researchers believe they have identified a network of spies to help combat illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon ...

In 2023, hydro-electricity accounted for nearly half of Brazil's installed energy capacity, and more than 60% of its total ...

Mercury pollution accumulated in trees could offer a new way to keep tabs on destructive gold mining operations in the Amazon rainforest. “We could potentially see whether mining is starting to ramp ...