Gold mining in the Amazon removes so much water from the ground that it's too hot and dry for seedlings to survive.

The Brazilian government is preparing to host the world’s largest climate summit uniquely – by chopping down tens of ...

In a pristine corner of the Amazon, Brazilian and British scientists have spent more than two decades simulating drought to ...

Scientists in a new study have found that gold mining in South America makes restoration of the Amazon rainforest impossible.

she took on the task of organising and eventually leading an expedition into the Amazon rainforest - and to record data from the dominant trees that existed at locations ranging from Brazil ...

The Amazon rainforest is a lush, verdant expanse teeming with diverse wildlife, including vibrant macaws, elusive jaguars, ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) The Amazon rainforest can persist under long-term drought, but this adaptation results in the loss of many large trees and over one-third of total biomass ...