Amazon River falls to lowest level in 121 years amid a severe drought
Reuters — Rivers in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil fell to their lowest levels in over a century on Monday as a record drought upends the lives…
Amazon drought: Floating village stranded on dry lakebed as extreme drought grips the Amazon
CNN — A floating village now lies stranded on a lakebed in Brazil’s Amazon as severe drought leaves communities struggling to access food, fresh water and fuel. Dramatically receding water…
More than 100 dolphins dead in Amazon as water hits 102 degrees Fahrenheit
CNN — More than a hundred dolphins have been found dead in the Brazilian Amazon amid an historic drought and record-high water temperatures that in places have exceeded 102 degrees…
Amazon: Ecuadorians vote to ban oil drilling in ‘historic’ referendum
CNN — Ecuadorians have voted to ban oil drilling in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, the Yasuní National Park, situated in the Amazon rainforest. With more…
Ecuador votes in historic referendum that could democratize climate policy
CNN — The people of Ecuador are heading to the polls – but they’re voting for more than just a new president. For the first time in history, the people…
Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil’s president amid fears of violence from Bolsonaro supporters
CNN — Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president for the third time on Sunday, as threats of violence loomed from supporters of his predecessor, Jair…