Brazilian indigenous chief Raoni Metuktire, recognizable by his large labial plate, has been admitted to intensive care. The indigenous leader is known for traveling the world to advocate for the Amazon rainforest, meeting with presidents, monarchs, and popes.

A pledge from a meat association in Tianjin to purchase deforestation-free beef challenges the long-held belief among Brazilian farmers that China prioritizes only price, potentially offering a new avenue for Amazon rainforest protection.

A new study suggests that the Amazon rainforest could lose its ability to sustain itself across vast areas if deforestation reaches 22-28% combined with 1.5-1.9°C of global warming.

A study reveals that while tropical trees in the Amazon rainforest initially absorb more carbon under elevated carbon dioxide levels, this effect is significantly constrained by the scarcity of phosphorus in the soil.

At 17, Juliane Koepcke survived a plane crash, falling 3,000 meters into the Amazon rainforest, and then spent 11 days navigating the jungle before being found by fishermen.

The Fisher Stevens-produced Amazon Rainforest documentary 'We Are Guardians', executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, is set to expand its streaming availability across several platforms on April 22, coinciding with Earth Day.

Indigenous women are touring an oil field in Ecuador to raise awareness and protest against the proposed expansion of oil drilling in the Amazon rainforest.

Scientists have uncovered evidence of an ancient parrot trade in Peru, tracing centuries-old bird feathers found in a coastal tomb back to the Amazon rainforest.

In 2015, NASA-backed research led by Hongbin Yu revealed that millions of tons of Saharan dust cross the Atlantic each year, delivering vital phosphorus to the nutrient-poor Amazon rainforest. Satellite data showed this atmospheric link may replenish nutrients lost to rainfall, highlighting a vast intercontinental exchange that underscores how climate and ecosystems remain deeply interconnected.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has decreased to its lowest level since 2019, attributed to tougher environmental enforcement, despite continued significant forest loss.

Northern Peru, where the Andes meet the Amazon rainforest, is transitioning from a region known for coca cultivation for drug cartels to a hub for eco-tourism and highland hiking tours.

Researchers from Frankfurt and Potsdam warn that continued deforestation could lead to the collapse of the Amazon rainforest, even if global warming stays below two degrees Celsius.

A new film, "Vitória Régia," imagines a fictional 2025 Brazil where a far-right coup succeeded, leading to the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and threats to Indigenous peoples.

The escalating global demand for critical minerals, essential for manufacturing drones and electric cars, is leading to a new wave of criminal activity in the Amazon rainforest. This surge in demand intensifies threats to the region's environment and communities.

A new study published in "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences" reveals that severe droughts in 2023 and 2024 have significantly weakened the Amazon rainforest, with experts issuing warnings about the threat to the region.

A film by Luis Llosa, initially dismissed by critics and ridiculed by audiences, has since achieved cult classic status, known for its tension, exotic setting in the Amazon rainforest, and notable cast.

Over half a million balsa hardwood trees are being illegally logged in the Amazon Rainforest annually to meet the global demand for wind turbine components, raising concerns about environmental impact.

Slovenian experts from Ljubljana are participating in the processing of new data from the Biomass satellite, which aims to enhance understanding of forests' role in the carbon cycle within the Amazon rainforest.

The Amazon rainforest has existed for at least 55 million years and produces 37% of the Earth's atmospheric oxygen, making it the planet's largest tropical rainforest.

Brazil's largest soy producers are reportedly relaxing their long-standing commitment to avoid sourcing products from deforested Amazon rainforest land, potentially giving a 'green light' to further deforestation.

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest saw a significant slowdown last year, attributed to President Lula da Silva's efforts to curb forest loss.

A new study published in "Nature" warns that the Amazon rainforest is rapidly approaching a critical tipping point due to the deepening climate crisis and ongoing deforestation, with potentially catastrophic global consequences.

Paul Rosolie, co-founder of JungleKeepers, is dedicated to protecting the Amazon rainforest from criminal networks, engaging in activities from land purchases to tracking illegal operations.

Evolving consumer habits in China are being examined for their potential role in protecting the Amazon rainforest, which currently loses vast acreage annually, primarily to cattle pasture.

Ecuador is pushing to increase its production of crude oil but faces a backlash from environmentalists and Indigenous groups.

Austrian documentary filmmaker Richard Ladkani's film "Yanuni – Die Stimme des Amazonas" portrays an indigenous activist fighting against the exploitation of the Amazon rainforest. The director discusses the dangerous film shoot.

Colombia's president has accused Ivan Mordisco, a leader of a dissident FARC faction, of corrupting the army, following reports that Mordisco recently fled into the Amazon rainforest.

Scientists have cracked the mystery behind 47-centimetre 'cicada towers' in the Amazon rainforest, discovering they function similarly to lungs, with research involving the use of condoms.

Slovenian experts are participating in the processing of new data from the Biomass satellite, which is providing insights into the role of forests, particularly the Amazon rainforest, in the carbon cycle.

Siekopai women on the Ecuador-Peru border are leading the resistance against the oil industry and other threats to protect the Amazon rainforest.