Brazil’s environmental goals suffered a major setback in May as deforestation in the Amazon surged 92% compared to the same ...

In 2024, the world lost almost 6.7 million hectares (16.5 million acres) of primary tropical forest, the fastest rate ever ...

Rainforests conjure images of tropical climates and abundant varieties of colorful plants and animals, like the Amazon, but ...

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo passed a law in January 2025 to lead efforts to establish the largest ...

Satellite imagery shows that the loss of tropical forests over the past year has doubled compared to 2023, with half of it ...

Massive fires fueled by climate change led global forest loss to smash records in 2024, according to a new report.

CAXIUANA NATIONAL FOREST, Brazil (AP) — A short walk beneath the dense Amazon canopy, the forest abruptly opens up. Fallen ...

Tropical deforestation hit a new high in 2024, fueled by Amazon wildfires and expanding agriculture. Scientists warn the ...

Brazil leads in tropical forest loss due to Amazon fires Bolivia's forest loss surged by 200% in 2024 Southeast Asia sees decrease in primary forest loss SAO PAULO, May 21 (Reuters) - Massive ...

But can it succeed? COMMENT | MATTI BARTHEL, JOHAN SIX & TRAVIS DRAKE | The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo ...

And, as the largest tropical forest on Earth, the Amazon plays a crucial role in regulating climate. Previous studies have modeled the effects of deforestation on precipitation, but most used ...