Brazil’s federal government reverses a decree after Indigenous protesters pressure it to drop plans tied to dredging the Tapajos River ...

Experience an immersive exploration deep in the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador for 100 hours. This video showcases the diverse ecosystems, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes encountered along ...

Illegal gold mining is spreading into new parts of Peru’s Amazon, and experts say it is driving a growing environmental and ...

Jungle Island, in collaboration with LEKTRIK Art, continues its popular Luminosa festival, now is its fourth year, through Mar. 7. The spectacular outdoor light festival features towering, ...

Advanced laser mapping technology, LiDAR, is revolutionizing our understanding of the Amazon. Previously thought to be untouched wilderness, new research reveals extensive, planned settlements hidden ...

ALTO ILA, Ecuador (AP) — On a recent journey into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, Ramón Pucha realized he was being trailed. Fresh puma tracks now lined the path alongside his own footprints. Unfazed, ...

Mining often happens in artisanal and small-scale mining operations that burn gold-mercury amalgams to extract gold particles. Credit: Simon Topp. In the Amazon, gold mining is a thriving business, ...

Deforestation is having a more devastating effect on the Amazon rainforest than earlier data suggested. While cutting down large swaths of trees destroys vital habitats, it also harms the region's ...

Amazon has been pursuing a cultural shift since 2024, after CEO Andy Jassy declared the need for a flatter organization and faster decision-making. The effort has led to 30,000 job cuts, or close to ...

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