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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.
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,
Depth of Amazon tributary in Brazil drops to record low due to severe drought
The water lever in the Solimoes, one of the two largest tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil, fell to its lowest level due to worst drought on record in the Amazon region, leaving villages on its banks stranded without food,
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,
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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 ...
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 ...
Brazil's Lula talks climate at UN, but Amazon fires back home undermine his message
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened the U.N. General Assembly with a call on the world to do more to combat ...
Brazil’s Farmers Are Plowing Over an Ancient Amazon Civilization
An underfunded agency is up against the agriculture industry’s unstoppable expansion of cash crops — and humanity’s heritage hangs in the balance.
Stark before-and-after pictures reveal dramatic shrinking of major Amazon rivers
River levels in the Amazon are at record lows, upending lives, stranding boats and threatening endangered wildlfie, as Brazil endures its worst drought on record ...
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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Why Brazilian officials want to pave a highway in the Amazon rainforest
The construction of BR-319 is a contentious issue in Brazil. A government plan to pave a highway in the Amazon rainforest is prompting concerns from environmentalists who say the development will ...