Space Chronicles with Luca Parmitano Luca Parmitano observes the impact of the Amazon forest fires from the International Space Station
brussels bureau G7: diplomatic detentes and mixed messages Our political editor Darren McCaffrey looks at the outcome of the G7. 27/08/2019
no comment Indigenous protesters and environmental activists call to protect rainforest Protesters from climate activist group Extinction Rebellion gathered at the Brazilian embassy in London on Friday (August 23) to call on Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to protect the Amazon rainforest. 23/08/2019
Bolivia Bolivia, like neighbour Brazil, battles intense wildfires About 70% of Bolivia's Santa Cruz department — where more than a quarter of the country's population lives — is under "extreme from forest fires. 22/08/2019
Good Morning Europe Brazil's Bolsonaro blames Amazon fires on NGOs making 'problems' Brazil's Bolsonaro blames Amazon fires on NGOs making 'problems' 22/08/2019
world news Brazilian government defends record on Amazon deforestation Satellite images from Brazil’s own space agency allegedly show deforestation in the Amazon has almost tripled since Bolsonaro’s government came to power. 17/08/2019
Brazil Amazonas state declares state of emergency over rising forest fires The Brazilian state of Amazonas declared a state of emergency over the rising number of forest fires in the area. 11/08/2019
View Resource extraction, climate change and the right to live well ǀ View Protecting the world’s remaining tropical forest cover from natural resource extraction is essential if the worst of climate change is to be avoided, and the rights of people who depend on those forests are to be respected. 24/07/2019
no comment Indigenous chief Raoni welcomed in Lyon to defend the Amazonian forest Indigenous chef Raoni has been in Lyon since Monday (May 27) as part of his world tour to warn of the need to save the Amazonian forest. 28/05/2019
no comment Pope Francis meets indigenous Amazon chief Raoni Wearing his traditional lip plate and a yellow, crown-like decoration on his head, Amazon rainforest Chief Raoni Metuktire on Monday met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. 28/05/2019
Beauty Harnessing the power of Amazonian plants in beauty These wonder oils, pastes, and clays, can help to build collagen, increase skin’s elasticity, and even reduce the appearance of acne. 25/04/2019
Brazil Brazil: Deforestation in Amazon rainforest reaches new high Deforestation in Brazil has reached a new high, shows new data released by the government earlier this week. The deforested space in the last year is close to five times the size of London. 28/11/2018
Brazil Watch: Fresh footage of uncontacted indigenous man in Amazon emerges Fresh footage of an uncontacted indigenous man living alone in the Amazon for the past 22 years has emerged. 20/07/2018
French Guiana Off the grid: A doctor’s ‘gap year’ in remote French Guiana A nine-hour flight, four-hour drive and four-hour boat trip separates Nicolas Rombauts from his native France. Chasing an adventure, the GP trekked to a remote part of French Guiana to take up his post at a rainforest clinic, that has truly thrown him into the thick of it. 05/04/2018
