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Floating Amazon Forest Islands: Study reveals how matupás sustain life; local knowledge shapes science

The captivating floating islands of the Amazon, called matupás, are created through layers of plant matter and sedimentation. These unique ecosystems embrace towering trees and boast rich soil capable of supporting agriculture. They are vital for local communities who fish for prized arapaima and provide a sanctuary for wildlife like…

The Times of India · 8h ago

In 2018, researchers used satellite imagery to identify 81 ancient earthwork sites in the Amazon, providing evidence of pre-Columbian settlements

Recent archaeological discoveries in the Amazon rainforest reveal that advanced civilizations flourished in this region long before European contact. Evidence of geometric constructions and the use of terra preta highlights the sophisticated urban planning of these cultures. Furthermore, numerous earthworks hidden beneath the dense foliage challenge the long-held belief that…

The Economic Times · 14h ago

Two explorers paddled the full length of the Amazon after walking its first 200 miles

Piotr Chmielinski and Joe Kane completed the Amazon's full length by boat. They navigated 4,200 miles from source to sea, facing many dangers. The expedition endured rapids, altitude sickness, and armed groups along the way. Only four of the original eleven members reached the Atlantic Ocean. Kane and Chmielinski traveled…

The Times of India · Sep 22

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Humans may be transmitting hepatitis B virus to Amazon monkeys, raising questions about deforestation and disease spillover

A groundbreaking study has revealed the presence of Hepatitis B virus in wild New World primates in the Amazon. This alarming discovery points to a possible spillover from humans to these animals. Researchers found that the infection rates surged in regions marked by high human activity.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Brazil has made gains against Amazon deforestation, but lasting protection is a challenge

Recent drops in Brazil’s deforestation have been celebrated as a historic achievement. Forest loss in the Amazon fell by 23.5 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year. This drop contributed to a 21 per cent national reduction in overall clear-cutting — the lowest level recorded since 2016.

The Conversation · Sep 21

‘He was well loved’: families mourn victims of Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami

Questions remain over tragedy that killed five as families file wrongful death lawsuits against Amazon and cargo firm

The Guardian - US · Sep 21

In 1927, Henry Ford built a town over a stretch of Amazon rainforest; in 1945 he was forced to sell it for $250,000

Henry Ford initiated the Fordlandia project in the lush Amazon rainforest of Brazil to secure a steady rubber supply. However, his corporate methods often clashed with local traditions and agricultural practices. The plantation faced numerous obstacles, including pests and diseases harming the rubber trees. Despite investing heavily over seventeen years,…

The Times of India · Sep 19

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Gold mining expands fastest on Indigenous lands in Brazil’s Amazon, new analysis finds

A new report by the Amazon Environmental Research Institute has found that gold mining poses a significant threat to Indigenous lands in the Brazilian Amazon

The Independent UK · Sep 15

‘Carbon fever’ threatens hard-won Indigenous rights in Bolivian Amazon

Leaders in Pando region denounce opaque deals over carbon credits as government and companies rush to monetise Amazon rainforest after 2024 ruling

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

In 2020, Brazilian musician Alok launched Instituto Alok to back Amazon conservation with 400,000 seedlings. Today, its projects have helped restore 3 million m² of native forest

Brazilian musician Alok is taking his environmental work beyond the stage through Instituto Alok, founded in 2020. The initiative supports Amazon forest restoration while working closely with local communities. In the Marajó region, one project has restored 291.5 hectares, nearly 3 million square metres, and planted more than 245,000 seedlings.…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

An Amazon rainforest was put through a 20-year drought experiment — the forest changed in a way scientists didn’t expect

Scientists created an artificial drought in the Amazon rainforest for over two decades. Initially resilient, the forest lost significant biomass and large trees over time. The ecosystem then stabilized, but as a less dense and carbon-rich forest. This adaptation occurred after substantial ecological changes and biomass reduction. The experiment shows…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Freshwater stingrays in South America: From Lake Maracaibo to the Arari, the surprising habitats of rare river rays

Certain stingray species have remarkably adjusted to life in freshwater environments, thriving in river systems and serene lakes. The Maracaibo River in South America is home to the endangered Maracaibo River Stingray, while Brazilian bodies of water such as lakes Arari and Catalão provide a habitat for Amazon basin stingrays.…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Peru court hands lengthy prison terms in killing of Indigenous Amazon defender

A Peruvian court has convicted four men of murder-for-hire and sentenced them to between 15 and 35 years in prison for the 2023 killing of an Indigenous Kichwa leader and rainforest defender

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Peru court hands lengthy prison terms in killing of Indigenous Amazon defender

A Peruvian court has convicted four men of murder-for-hire and sentenced them to between 15 and 35 years in prison for the 2023 killing of an Indigenous Kichwa leader and rainforest defender

The Independent UK · Aug 25

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The Times of India · Aug 24

Ecuador’s Indigenous women are planting trees for birds, growing cacao for their families and protecting the forest for their children to save the Amazon

In Ecuador’s Amazon, planting a tree can mean much more than restoring a patch of forest. For Indigenous women such as Flor Juanga, a Shuar community representative from Sucumbíos Province, trees are tied to food, wildlife, family, culture and the future of the community. Juanga says women in her community…

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Lula calls oil near the Amazon River a passport to Brazil's future after Petrobras strikes new find

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva says oil drilling in northern coastal regions could be a "passport to the country’s future."

The Economic Times · Aug 16

A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforest

The Amazon rainforest has a surprising lifeline. Each year, about 27.7 million tonnes of Sahara dust travel nearly 5,000 kilometres from Chad’s Bodélé Depression across the Atlantic Ocean. The dust carries around 22,000 tonnes of phosphorus, a vital plant nutrient. Amazon soil loses phosphorus through heavy rainfall and flooding. African…

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve

Peruvian authorities have intensified efforts against illegal gold mining in the Amazon's Madre de Dios region

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

El Niño may peak at the worst time for the Amazon – and it should worry us all

Delay to rainy season in forest already damaged by human-driven heating could trigger powerful ‘Godzilla’ El Niño

The Times of India · Aug 13

Amazon tribe Amondawa does not use weeks, months or years to describe time. Their language links it to events and life stages

The Amondawa tribe structures their daily living around significant events and life phases rather than fixed numbers of weeks or years. Their language features an absence of abstract units of time, showcasing a unique relationship between age and identity rooted in transitional life stages. This inquiry prompts a reevaluation of…

The Times of India · Aug 9

Ancient urban civilisation discovered within the dense Amazon rainforest

The southwest of the Amazon rain forest has long been regarded as a pristine wilderness, undisturbed by large scale human disturbance until recently. But that story has been turned on its head by a recent paper in the journal Nature that has found evidence of a large, advanced civilisation that…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

5 Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crime

Police across five Amazon nations arrested hundreds and seized valuable resources during a major environmental crime operation. Operation Green Shield 2026 targeted illegal mining, logging, and wildlife trafficking across the vast rainforest. Authorities confiscated over 280,000 cubic metres of timber and 195 metric tons of minerals. Thousands of live and…

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Five Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crime

Authorities from five Amazon countries have arrested hundreds in a major crackdown on environmental crime

LiveScience · Aug 4

Super El Niño may push an already stressed climate ecosystem across a critical threshold, climate change researcher says

Live Science spoke with climate change researcher Jong-Seong Kug about how a super El Niño could cause lasting damage to our world.

The Conversation · Aug 4

Recurring risk: Like Zika, Oropouche virus can also affect the brains of unborn babies

Discovered in 1955, the Oropouche virus circulated mainly in the Amazon, causing a febrile illness virtually indistinguishable from dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, viruses also transmitted by biting mosquitoes.

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