Tag: Rainforest
Drought in the Amazon: Rainforest without rain
As of: November 8th, 2023 4:00 p.m The most water-rich area on earth is experiencing its worst drought since records began. Ecologists warn that the Amazon could dry out –…
Destroyed by agriculture: New life for a natural paradise – how Costa Rica is rebuilding the rainforest
The tropical station “La Gamba” has set itself the task of reviving the ecosystem in Costa Rica that was destroyed by agriculture – with success. The rainforest is now even…
How indigenous people protect old trees from deforestation – knowledge
Centennial Square in Victoria is full of people. On this February day, thousands followed the call of numerous organizations, drumming, waving banners and animal portraits. It is one of the…
Crime and drugs in the Amazon region
As of: September 13, 2023 1:20 p.m Fear is spreading in the idyllic villages of the indigenous Amazon residents: drug gangs are using the rainforest as a transshipment point. Anyone…
Rainforest itself exhales greenhouse gases: Luciana Gatti found out
Forest fires, heat waves, storms – climate change is showing its consequences this summer. Many hopes therefore rest on the rainforest and its ability to absorb CO2. But measurements by…
In Colombia, the father of the children who survived the Amazon rainforest accused of sexual abuse
@FuerzasMilCol The soldiers with the four children found in the Amazon jungle of Colombia, June 9, 2023. @FuerzasMilCol The soldiers with the four children found in the Amazon jungle of…
Meeting in Brazil: disillusionment at the Amazon summit
Status: 08/09/2023 07:20 a.m At their summit in Brazil, the Amazon countries wanted to work out a joint commitment for the largest rainforest on earth. But key points are missing…
Summit in South America: Everyone wants to protect the Amazon – are the promises enough? – Politics
The eight states covered by the rainforest have agreed to curb deforestation. This is essential in the fight against the climate crisis. But are the promises enough? One thing is…
South America: Everyone wants to protect the Amazon – Politics
The eight states covered by the rainforest have agreed to curb deforestation. This is essential in the fight against the climate crisis. But are the promises enough? One thing is…
Amazon Summit in Brazil: Progress or False Hope?
Status: 08/08/2023 02:55 a.m At a summit meeting, the presidents of the Amazon states want to develop strategies for the sustainable use of resources. Experts disagree on how far the…