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Extreme flooding and droughts may be the new norm for the Amazon, challenging its people and ecosystems.

Strengthened by climate change, northern Brazil’s dry spell might last longer than originally fore-cast, with lingering ecological and economic consequences.

Researchers concluded that these types of extreme weather events could occur up to once every 15 years if the Earth’s temperature continues to rise

A new global declaration aims to pull endangered river dolphins and porpoises back from the brink of extinction.

Earlier this year, 154 river dolphins perished in Lake Tefé in the Brazilian Amazon, reminding conservationists of the urgency required to protect threatened freshwater cetaceans. The deaths occurred at the end of September 2023 during an intense drought. “For us, this is a crisis. In one month, more than 10% of the populations of the […]

Earlier this year, 154 river dolphins perished in Lake Tefé in the Brazilian Amazon, reminding conservationists of the urgency required to protect threatened freshwater cetaceans. The deaths occurred at the end of September 2023 during an intense drought. “For us, this is a crisis. In one month, more than 10% of the populations of the […]

The continent’s summer has begun after months of extreme heat and drought, in the world’s warmest year ever recorded. Climate experts warn that more chaos could soon come

Study finds Earth could reach 2° Celsius (3.6° Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels by 2040 and shows regional climate variables in fine detail. These findings, along with others, are very worrying for the Brazilian Amazon.

Lessons from key food sectors to harmonize and scale greener production

Brazil’s rainforest is a massive carbon store, so its severe drought could be a tipping point for the global climate. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.