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Amazon Rainforest Near "Point Of No Return" At 1.5 Degrees Warming: Study
The study finds that at 22-28% deforestation combined with 1.51.9C of warming, the forest could lose its ability to sustain itself across vast areas.
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Why Borneo Should Be Your Next Wildlife Destination
Wild orangutans, pygmy elephants, a rainforest older than the Amazon, and somehow, nobody in your friend group has been yet.
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Watch: This Majestic Hidden Waterfall Is 4 Times Taller Than Niagara Falls
The untouched waterfall in the Amazon Rainforest is 741 feet in height.
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10 Ancient Forests Older Than Civilisation You Can Actually Visit
Explore the world's oldest forests, from Australia's 180-million-year-old Daintree to Japan's Yakushima with trees over 7,000 years old, each offering unique ecosystems and wildlife.
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Never-Before-Seen Video Of The Amazon's Most Secretive Tribe Shared By Conservationist
Rare high-definition footage of an uncontacted Amazonian tribe is shared by conservationist Paul Rosolie, offering a unique glimpse into their isolated world.
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Why A Chef Refused To Cook Vegan Dinner For Prince William In Amazon Forest
Saulo Jennings, 47-year-old chef is ready to impress heads of state at the COP30 meeting in the Amazon this week with an immersive dinner showcasing both plant and animal ingredients from the world's largest rainforest.
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Emissions, Climate Finance, Forests: COP30 Agenda In Focus
At COP30, the hosts will launch a new, innovative global fund that proposes rewarding countries with high tropical forest cover that keep trees standing instead of chopping them down.
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Prince William To Help Indigenous Defenders Of Brazil's Amazon Rainforest
Britain's Prince William will announce on Tuesday a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists who often risk their lives to protect Brazil's Amazon rainforest.
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Can Amazon Rainforest Survive Future? Scientists Test It With 'Time Machine'
Deep in Brazil's Amazon, scientists have built a "time machine" pumping carbon dioxide into the rainforest canopy to simulate atmospheric conditions predicted for the future to gauge how the biome adapts, an open question to be discussed at the COP30
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Brazil's Amazon Rainforest Lost Area The Size Of Spain In 40 Years: Study
The Amazon was approaching a "point of no return" of 20 to 25 percent vegetation loss at which it "ceases to sustain itself as a rainforest," said Bruno Ferreira, a researcher at the MapBiomas monitoring platform.
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Scientists Shocked As Dolphins Play With Huge Anaconda In The Wild
Researchers in the Amazon rainforest witnessed an incredible scene in which a group of pink river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) played with an unusual partner - a massive anaconda.
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Brazil Records 62% Rise In Forest Fires, Amazon Hit The Hardest
Historic forest fires in Brazil last year scorched through an area larger than the size of Italy, recording a burned area some 60 percent higher than average of the last four decades
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Here's The Path To Conserving Protected Areas In The Amazon
Despite serving as crucial guardians of biodiversity, traditional communities continue to be systematically excluded from developing and managing protected areas.
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'Red Alert': Fire Wipes Out Tropical Rainforest Twice The Size Of Belgium
Loss of tree cover in 2024 -- from deforestation and fires, deliberate or accidental -- generated more than three billion tonnes of CO2 pollution.
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A Pyramid in the Amazon? The Mystery of Cerro El Cono in Peru's Sierra del Divisor
Hidden in Peru’s remote Sierra del Divisor, Cerro El Cono is a mysterious, pyramid-shaped peak that has baffled scientists and inspired local legend. Visible from 250 miles away, this jungle-covered mountain could be a volcano, a spiritual Apu, or the remnants of an ancient civilization. Despite its sacred significance and ecological value, the r...
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Amazon Rainforest Near "Point Of No Return" At 1.5 Degrees Warming: Study
The study finds that at 22-28% deforestation combined with 1.51.9C of warming, the forest could lose its ability to sustain itself across vast areas.
-
Why Borneo Should Be Your Next Wildlife Destination
Wild orangutans, pygmy elephants, a rainforest older than the Amazon, and somehow, nobody in your friend group has been yet.
-
Watch: This Majestic Hidden Waterfall Is 4 Times Taller Than Niagara Falls
The untouched waterfall in the Amazon Rainforest is 741 feet in height.
-
10 Ancient Forests Older Than Civilisation You Can Actually Visit
Explore the world's oldest forests, from Australia's 180-million-year-old Daintree to Japan's Yakushima with trees over 7,000 years old, each offering unique ecosystems and wildlife.
-
Never-Before-Seen Video Of The Amazon's Most Secretive Tribe Shared By Conservationist
Rare high-definition footage of an uncontacted Amazonian tribe is shared by conservationist Paul Rosolie, offering a unique glimpse into their isolated world.
-
Why A Chef Refused To Cook Vegan Dinner For Prince William In Amazon Forest
Saulo Jennings, 47-year-old chef is ready to impress heads of state at the COP30 meeting in the Amazon this week with an immersive dinner showcasing both plant and animal ingredients from the world's largest rainforest.
-
Emissions, Climate Finance, Forests: COP30 Agenda In Focus
At COP30, the hosts will launch a new, innovative global fund that proposes rewarding countries with high tropical forest cover that keep trees standing instead of chopping them down.
-
Prince William To Help Indigenous Defenders Of Brazil's Amazon Rainforest
Britain's Prince William will announce on Tuesday a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists who often risk their lives to protect Brazil's Amazon rainforest.
-
Can Amazon Rainforest Survive Future? Scientists Test It With 'Time Machine'
Deep in Brazil's Amazon, scientists have built a "time machine" pumping carbon dioxide into the rainforest canopy to simulate atmospheric conditions predicted for the future to gauge how the biome adapts, an open question to be discussed at the COP30
-
Brazil's Amazon Rainforest Lost Area The Size Of Spain In 40 Years: Study
The Amazon was approaching a "point of no return" of 20 to 25 percent vegetation loss at which it "ceases to sustain itself as a rainforest," said Bruno Ferreira, a researcher at the MapBiomas monitoring platform.
-
Scientists Shocked As Dolphins Play With Huge Anaconda In The Wild
Researchers in the Amazon rainforest witnessed an incredible scene in which a group of pink river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) played with an unusual partner - a massive anaconda.
-
Brazil Records 62% Rise In Forest Fires, Amazon Hit The Hardest
Historic forest fires in Brazil last year scorched through an area larger than the size of Italy, recording a burned area some 60 percent higher than average of the last four decades
-
Here's The Path To Conserving Protected Areas In The Amazon
Despite serving as crucial guardians of biodiversity, traditional communities continue to be systematically excluded from developing and managing protected areas.
-
'Red Alert': Fire Wipes Out Tropical Rainforest Twice The Size Of Belgium
Loss of tree cover in 2024 -- from deforestation and fires, deliberate or accidental -- generated more than three billion tonnes of CO2 pollution.
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A Pyramid in the Amazon? The Mystery of Cerro El Cono in Peru's Sierra del Divisor
Hidden in Peru’s remote Sierra del Divisor, Cerro El Cono is a mysterious, pyramid-shaped peak that has baffled scientists and inspired local legend. Visible from 250 miles away, this jungle-covered mountain could be a volcano, a spiritual Apu, or the remnants of an ancient civilization. Despite its sacred significance and ecological value, the r...
