Environment 2024-12-26

Scorpions are thriving due to urbanization and rising temperatures, making them the deadliest venomous animals in Brazil.

Environment 2024-12-18

The initiative has drawn criticism for its likely environmental impact, as the railroad would pass through protected areas.

Environment 2024-12-17

The plight of the Atrato underscores the challenges facing conservationists in conflict-ridden areas.

Environment 2024-12-13

China’s demand for wind turbines could have devastating effects on the delicate ecosystems of the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Environment 2024-11-12

Bolivian livestock farmers, trying to meet huge Chinese demand for meat, accounted for 57% of the country's deforestation between 2010 and 2022.

Environment 2024-10-30

The critically endangered harlequin poison-dart frog is one of 14 species bred at the Treasures of Colombia lab near Bogotá to combat illegal wildlife trafficking through legal, captive breeding.

Environment 2024-10-21

Colombia's Amazonas department faces its worst climate crisis, while Peruvian towns report food shortages and Brazil declares a 'critical situation' from forest fires.

Environment 2024-10-17

The rich Pacific waters draw vessels from across the region, as well as distant fleets from China, where shark fin is considered a delicacy.

Environment 2024-10-09

Chinese vessels are allegedly entering Peruvian waters without authorization, depleting jumbo squid stocks that are essential to many Peruvians' diet and crucial to the country's economy.

Environment 2024-10-08

Green spaces are essential for reducing temperatures in concrete urban areas and enhancing air quality, say ecologists.