The Amazon is vital for absorbing carbon and maintaining biodiversity. Many argue that clearing land for a road goes against the purpose of a climate summit.

The Brazilian government has defended the decision, saying the highway would be “sustainable”. The secretary of the state government’s infrastructure said the highway will include wildlife crossings ...

As Brazilian authorities prepare for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in November in Belém, constructing a new four-lane ...

Tens of thousands acres of Amazon rainforest is being cleared out to build a new four-lane highway in Brazil's Balem, which will host the COP30 climate summit in November.

Tapirs are elusive, herbivorous mammals with distinctive prehensile snouts that inhabit the forests of Central and South ...

The Amazon rainforest is vital in the fight against climate change. Scientists warn that the new road cutting through the ...

A new four-lane highway cutting through tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest is being built for the ...

Upon hearing the word “wildlife”, many people immediately think of wild animals, unaware that the concept is inclusive of uncultivated terrestrial and aquatic plants.Tanzania is globally significant ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a swipe at Leonardo DiCaprio after the Hollywood star blasted the Australian government for approving a mine expansion that environmental activists claim ...

Brazil faces criticism for clearing Amazon rainforest to build a highway for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Belém. The highway, claimed to be su ...

Hollywood star and environmental campaigner Leonardo DiCaprio has criticised the Australian Government for approving a mine ...

Brazilian officials say the highway is one of 30 major construction projects to prepare for the COP30. Critics say it’s ...