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Rivers in the Amazon fall to record low levels as drought worsens

October 17, 2023

Rivers in the Amazon fall to record low levels as drought worsens

Parts of the world’s largest rainforest is suffering its worst drought. Amazon rivers in Brazil, including the Negro River and Madeira River, have fallen to record low water levels.

New Hampshire project to protect 3,700 acres of forest

September 29, 2023

New Hampshire project to protect 3,700 acres of forest

A conservation project has been completed to protect two forests near New Hampshire, the Shelburne Valley Forest and the Bald Cap Peak Forest.

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces severe drought, affecting food and water supplies for thousands

September 27, 2023

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces severe drought, affecting food and water supplies for thousands

The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is facing severe drought and historically low water levels. Thousands of people may also face a shortage of fish stock, according to the authorities.

Viral exercise trend dubbed 'Tarzan Movement' teaches people to swing from trees, tap into inner gorilla

September 24, 2023

Viral exercise trend dubbed 'Tarzan Movement' teaches people to swing from trees, tap into inner gorilla

"Tarzan Movement" founder Victor Fleites offers a glimpse into the ape-like viral exercise trend that has been gaining traction across the globe on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

Trump-era amendment allowing logging of old-growth forests violates other laws, judge finds

September 1, 2023

Trump-era amendment allowing logging of old-growth forests violates other laws, judge finds

A U.S. judge has ruled that a Trump-era rule change, which allows the harvesting of older trees in the Pacific Northwest, is in violation of several environmental laws.

Forest Service rejects expansion of Lutsen Mountains, a Midwestern skiing hotspot

August 25, 2023

Forest Service rejects expansion of Lutsen Mountains, a Midwestern skiing hotspot

The U.S. Forest Service on Friday rejected Lutsen Mountains' application to expand onto nearly 500 acres of public land in northern Minnesota.

US spends $150 million to help small forest owners sell carbon credits

August 24, 2023

US spends $150 million to help small forest owners sell carbon credits

To help fight climate change, the Biden administration is spending millions of dollars to assist underserved landowners in accessing technical help when selling carbon offsets.

Ecuador votes against drilling oil in protected area of Amazon rainforest

August 21, 2023

Ecuador votes against drilling oil in protected area of Amazon rainforest

The country of Ecuador voted to stop drilling for oil in Yasuni National Park, a protected area in the Amazon rainforest. The region is home to two uncontacted tribes.

Brazil’s Amazon Summit ends with new rainforest protection plan but without measurable goals

August 10, 2023

Brazil’s Amazon Summit ends with new rainforest protection plan but without measurable goals

An Amazon summit attended by Brazil and other countries has ended. A plan was created to prevent the irreversible destruction of the Amazon without jeopardizing economic development.

Indigenous leader inspires law to treat Amazone river as a living entity subject to rights

August 8, 2023

Indigenous leader inspires law to treat Amazone river as a living entity subject to rights

Brazilian municipality Guajara-Mirim has passed a law that designates the Komi Memem River personhood, a groundbreaking measure that was proposed by an Indigenous councilman.