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In Brazil’s Yanomami Indigenous Land, youth are utilizing drones to monitor their territory against illegal mining activities. The initiative arose due to severe environmental and humanitarian crises caused by approximately …
Yanomami Youth Utilize Drones to Protect Their Amazon Territory Read More
The Cobre Panamá copper mine’s closure in 2023 has led to serious environmental and health concerns due to the irresponsible handling of its infrastructure. ELAW reported the tailings dam is …
Risks of Abandoned Cobre Panamá Mine Threaten Biodiversity and Health Read More
Wildfires have broken out in the Aberdare and Mt. Kenya forests in Kenya, prompting immediate firefighting efforts by local authorities. The dry conditions have exacerbated the flames’ spread, affecting critical …
Wildfires Erupt in Kenya’s Aberdare and Mt. Kenya Forests, Threatening Water Sources Read More
Colombia’s deforestation increased by 35% in 2024, reverting from a 23-year low. Environment Minister Susana Muhamad reported that deforestation reached 1,070 square kilometers, driven mainly by operations involving organized crime …
Colombia Experiences 35% Surge in Deforestation Ahead of COP16 Talks Read More
The Amazon rainforest in Brazil, crucial for climate regulation and biodiversity, faces severe threats from deforestation, illegal logging, and climate change. These challenges undermine its environmental integrity and the livelihoods …
The Urgent Challenges Facing Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest Read More
Brazilian environmental agents have launched Operation Maravalha, seizing over 5,000 truckloads of timber in the Amazon rainforest. The operation aims to combat illegal logging, particularly in protected and indigenous lands. …
Brazil Launches Operation Maravalha to Combat Illegal Amazon Logging Read More
Recent satellite imagery from NASA reveals extensive fires and smoke in Brazil and Bolivia, driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and drought. The VIIRS instrument detected significant thermal anomalies, indicating …
Satellite Monitoring of Fires in Brazil and Bolivia Highlights Environmental Crisis Read More
Amnesty International has called on South American leaders to enhance fire-fighting efforts amid record wildfires affecting millions of hectares. The Open Letter urges increased action to combat fossil fuel dependence, …
Amnesty International Urges Action Against Record Wildfires in South America Read More
The world is lagging in its efforts to stop deforestation, with 6.37 million hectares lost in 2023. The ‘2024 Forest Declaration Assessment’ underscores urgent global action needed to preserve forests, …
Urgent Action Needed to Halt Global Deforestation by 2030 Read More
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape announced plans to return to UN climate talks with a focus on forest conservation after boycotting recent discussions deemed ineffective. He emphasized the …
Papua New Guinea Plans Return to UN Climate Talks with Forest Conservation Focus Read More