Environment / 37 weeks ago
The current state of Brazil’s Amazon Forest and its mounting threats
In the heart of South America lies the Amazon rainforest, one of the world’s most vital and biodiverse ecosystems. Covering vast expanses of Brazil, this forest plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and sustaining an unparalleled variety of plant and animal life. However, the Brazilian segment of the Amazon is facing severe challenges—from rampant deforestation to the impacts of climate change—that threaten not only its environmental integrity but also the livelihoods of indigenous communities and the global climate balance.
