This expansive forest stretches across several South American countries, breathing life into the very atmosphere we depend on ...

The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest. It covers some 5.5 million square kilometres, and spans nine countries. It is home to billions of trees, millions of animal species and more than ...

The Amazon Rainforest The Amazon Rainforest is often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," due to its vast capacity to ...

The world’s largest agricultural boom is transforming a vast savanna of hidden wonders. Here’s what happens when progress ...

In Manaus, a sprawling city of more than 2 million, the depth of the Rio Negro, a major branch of the Amazon River, reached ...

Made from the sap of the shiringa tree, the biomaterial combats land-grabbing for deforestation, supports communities that ...

According to Global Forest Watch, more than 74 million hectares (183 million acres) of rainforest have been lost in Indonesia since 1950, driven by the palm oil, paper and rubber industries.

What were the chances that I would see a pink dolphin or a sloth? If those animals were smart, they’d still be sleeping, ...

Here is a look at USAID’s impact around the world: Protecting the Amazon rain forest and fighting cocaine in South America USAID has been critical in providing humanitarian assistance in ...

FILE - A man walks past boxes of USAID humanitarian aid at a warehouse at the Tienditas International Bridge on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia, Feb. 21, 2019, on the border with Venezuela. (AP ...

One of the most majestic birds in the animal kingdom, the scarlet macaw is drenched in hues of red, yellow, and Tuscan blue.

Co-founded with his wife Efsun Erkiliç, it’s part of a sprawling Frank Gehry-designed complex called The Grand. With the ...