Amazon rainforest

New Amazonian Atlas reveals that a third of the rainforest is threatened

December 23, 2020 By Special to People’s World

Julia Jacomini from the Amazonian Network of Socioenvironmental Information (RAISG) puts the latest data about the rainforest into perspective.

Brazilian singer Vital Farias’ ‘An Amazon Tale’ in poetic new English translation

November 23, 2020 By Peter Lownds

English lyrics for Brazilian singer/songwriter Vital Farias’ “Saga da Amazônia,” a poetic translation.

The shaman’s message: An urgent cry from the Amazon

November 20, 2020 By Special to People’s World

The entire world knows by now how urgently the Amazon rainforest needs protection from the ravages of destruction, deforestation, Western invasion and settlement.

Scientists form panel in attempt to save Amazon rainforest

July 28, 2020 By Shanna Hanbury

A group of 150 leading scientific and economic experts on the Amazon basin has taken it upon themselves to launch an ambitious conservation project.

Profits roll in for “corporate vultures” while Amazon rainforest burns

September 13, 2019 By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson And Negin Owliaei

The fires are no accident. They’re set by people turning a profit in a grocery store near you.