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Luis Yanza spent 30 years uniting 80 remote Amazon villages against oil giant Chevron, winning a landmark environmental judgment. Though he recently passed away from cancer, his work created a blueprint for communities fighting corporate pollution worldwide.
When Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer went missing in Tasmania, 28 volunteers spent weeks searching dense rainforest to bring her loved ones closure. Their dedication shows how strangers become family in moments of need.
A rare temperate rainforest in England's Lake District is getting a second chance thanks to dedicated volunteers restoring ancient woodland that once covered a fifth of Britain. During Earth Week, every donation to save this moss-covered treasure will be matched dollar for dollar.
After vanishing from Rio de Janeiro in 1818, blue-and-yellow macaws are flying home thanks to a groundbreaking project restoring both birds and their rainforest habitat. The return marks the beginning of healing an entire ecosystem lost to deforestation.
Nearly a decade after hurricanes destroyed El Yunque's visitor center, Puerto Rico unveiled a resilient new facility built to withstand future storms and welcome over a million annual visitors. The $18 million redesign combines cutting-edge climate adaptation with art, accessibility, and community connection.
A veteran journalist is using investigative reporting to uncover environmental crimes in Brazil's rainforests, proving that good journalism can still make criminals face justice. His latest exposé led to arrests and asset seizures in a major carbon credit fraud scheme.
Colombia just created the world's first region-wide fossil fuel ban across its entire Amazon rainforest. The groundbreaking move protects 20% of intact Amazon forest and nearly 70% of Indigenous territories from oil and gas extraction.
Scientists and local communities in Madagascar are rebuilding a rainforest highway for lemurs, planting more than 100 native tree species to reconnect two wildlife havens torn apart 60 years ago. The forest is already working—lemurs have been spotted using the new corridor.
Scientists in Panama discovered a rare hot pink katydid that transformed to green over two weeks, potentially mimicking the color-changing leaves around it. This first-ever observation of color transformation in adult katydids reveals a brilliant new camouflage strategy in the rainforest.
A federal judge blocked logging companies from cutting ancient trees in Alaska's Tongass National Forest, protecting critical habitat for bald eagles, bears, and endangered species. The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the logging industry can never sue on these grounds again.
A new partnership between Switzerland and Brazil is offering funding and mentorship to startups creating sustainable solutions for the Amazon rainforest. The program connects European innovation with local knowledge to tackle climate change while boosting the region's economy.
Scientists in Panama discovered a rare hot-pink katydid that transforms from bright pink to green over two weeks, possibly mimicking the color-changing leaves around it. The remarkable find could reveal a new camouflage strategy in the insect world.
Scientists discovered that more than a third of the Amazon rainforest is actually resisting severe droughts and even growing stronger. These wetland forests could protect wildlife and combat climate change as other areas face threats.
Volunteers on the Isle of Man just finished planting 30,000 trees across 100 acres, creating a rare Celtic rainforest ahead of schedule. The project exceeded its original goal by 30 acres and will provide a lush ecosystem for generations to come.
Volunteers on the Isle of Man just finished planting 30,000 trees in three years, creating a 100-acre temperate rainforest that exceeded their original goal by 30 acres. Parents brought their children to plant trees they'll one day walk through as adults.
A clearing in the Amazon can look like forest again in just 30 years, and the speed at which nature bounces back is giving scientists new hope for conservation. Birds, bats, and bees are leading the recovery, bringing life back to logged land faster than anyone expected.
New research shows tropical rainforests recovering from deforestation regain over 90% of their biodiversity in just 30 years. This discovery offers hope that protecting naturally regrowing forests could reverse global biodiversity loss.
Spanish conservationist Luis Arranz just accepted what might be his toughest mission yet: saving Salonga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo while helping 800,000 people who depend on it. At nearly 70, he's turning an impossible challenge into a blueprint for conservation that actually works for everyone.
Scientists recorded the entire breeding cycle of wild macaws using a single camera trap in Peru's rainforest. The footage reveals how artificial nest boxes could help save these stunning birds as their natural homes disappear.
Brazil just made a groundbreaking move to protect its rainforests using the power of money. Starting this week, banks must verify farmers aren't destroying forests illegally before approving loans.
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