Amazon forest news

Here are some recent news articles about the Amazon forest:

Deforestation and Fires

• "Amazon rainforest deforestation surges to 12-year high" (BBC News, August 2022) - The Amazon rainforest has lost a record 12,000 square kilometers of forest cover in the past year, according to new data from the Brazilian government.
• "Amazon rainforest fires rage on, with 2022 on track to be worst year on record" (The Guardian, September 2022) - The Amazon rainforest is experiencing its worst year on record for wildfires, with over 17,000 fires burning across the region.

Conservation Efforts

• "Brazil and Norway agree to protect Amazon rainforest" (Al Jazeera, October 2022) - Brazil and Norway have signed an agreement to protect the Amazon rainforest, with Norway committing to provide $100 million in funding to support conservation efforts.
• "Amazon rainforest conservation efforts get boost from new funding" (The Hill, November 2022) - The Amazon Rainforest Fund, a new initiative launched by the World Wildlife Fund and other organizations, has received $100 million in funding to support conservation efforts in the Amazon.

Indigenous Communities

• "Indigenous communities in Amazon rainforest fight to protect their land" (The New York Times, September 2022) - Indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest are fighting to protect their land and way of life from deforestation and mining activities.
• "Amazon indigenous communities receive international support to protect their lands" ( Mongabay, October 2022) - International organizations and governments are providing support to Amazon indigenous communities to help them protect their lands and rights.

Climate Change

• "Amazon rainforest plays critical role in global climate regulation" (Science Daily, August 2022) - A new study has found that the Amazon rainforest plays a critical role in regulating the global climate, with the forest absorbing and storing significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
• "Climate change threatens Amazon rainforest, new study warns" (The Washington Post, September 2022) - A new study has warned that climate change is threatening the Amazon rainforest, with rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns putting the forest at risk of collapse.

Other News

• "Amazon rainforest's 'lungs' are under threat, scientists warn" (The Telegraph, October 2022) - Scientists are warning that the Amazon rainforest's "lungs" - the forest's ability to produce oxygen - are under threat due to deforestation and climate change.
• "Amazon rainforest's biodiversity is 'unprecedented', new study finds" (The Independent, November 2022) - A new study has found that the Amazon rainforest's biodiversity is "unprecedented", with the forest home to an estimated 10% of all known plant and animal species.