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Four South American nations just proved illegal gold mining can be stopped with the first-ever coordinated cross-border operation in the Amazon. Nearly 200 arrests and major seizures of mercury, gold, and mining equipment show what's possible when countries work together to protect the rainforest.
After decades protecting the Amazon, conservation leader Virgilio Viana believes zero deforestation is still achievable—if the world invests in the communities already guarding the forest. His organization just delivered 99 community-led climate plans to world leaders.
Banco do Brasil's new regional hub is helping 70,000 Amazon families access financial services while protecting forests. The initiative proves that supporting local communities and conservation can work hand in hand.
A French botanist invented a floating platform that let scientists study the rainforest canopy without cutting down trees, revealing a hidden world of biodiversity. Francis Hallé's simple but brilliant idea transformed how we understand tropical forests.
Police from four countries just pulled off their first joint operation to stop illegal gold mining in the Amazon, arresting nearly 200 people and seizing huge amounts of cash, gold, and toxic mercury. The coordinated effort marks a breakthrough in protecting one of Earth's most precious ecosystems.
Scientists discovered that endangered red-nosed cuxiu monkeys crack rock-hard nuts with jaguar-strength jaws by targeting natural weak spots, protecting their teeth from breaking. This clever survival tactic lets them feast on foods other rainforest animals can't access.
While filming with Will Smith in Ecuador's Amazon, scientists discovered a previously unknown anaconda species that breaks all size records. The northern green anaconda stretches over 20 feet long, and local legends suggest even bigger ones lurk in the remote rainforest.
The world's most biodiverse country just committed to an ambitious plan that goes far beyond global targets. Brazil will conserve 80% of the Amazon and eliminate all deforestation by decade's end.