In 2023, the Amazon rainforest experienced its worst recorded drought since records began. River levels dropped dramatically ...

Sediment analysis from Lake Cormorán shows pre-Columbian maize cultivation and forest management continue to influence modern vegetation patterns.

The Amazon rainforest is often called the lungs of the planet because its trees help to regulate the global climate by ...

Amazon Rainforest Day, first celebrated in 2008, aims to raise awareness about the importance of Earth’s largest rainforest.

The Amazon is the world's largest tropical forest, home to unmatched biodiversity and one of the planet's longest rivers.

The Amazon’s most fertile, productive forests, which are critical for supplying Brazil’s agricultural region with rainfall, are also the most vulnerable to drought, according to recent ...

In addition to reforestation — the foundation has planted over 3.4 million trees and seedlings — the charity aims to support ...

Researchers believe LiDAR scans reveal roads, buildings and evidence of a lost civilization deep in the rainforest. ST. LOUIS ...

Leaders from South America's Amazon nations have gathered in Colombia to agree on a joint plan to protect the rainforest.

Madre de Dios is a remote southeastern Amazon region bordering Brazil and Bolivia. It is one of Peru’s most biodiverse areas, ...

New research from a team of tropical biologists forecasts some of the changes that may occur in the Amazon rainforest as temperatures rise due to climate change.

Biden visits Amazon rainforest, a first for an American president Biden’s emphasis on climate change during his trip creates yet another contrast with Trump as the president prepares to leave ...