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Extreme weather could endanger over one-third of land animal habitats by 2085, study warnsA major scientific study warns that climate change could significantly impact global wildlife in the coming decades. Researchers found that...25 Apr, 2026, 12.26 AM IST- Fossil Coral in the Amazon Basin Confirms Ancient Seaway During the MioceneFossil coral and marine remains unearthed deep within the Amazon rainforest reveal that parts of the basin were once submerged by shallow o...01 Mar, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
- Irony at its peak? Amazon deforestation sparks outrage as eight miles of thick rainforest cut down in Brazil to build 4-lane highway for COP30 Climate SummitBrazil is constructing an eight-mile highway through the Amazon rainforest, leading to concerns about environmental damage ahead of the COP...13 Mar, 2025, 12.03 AM IST
- In Rome, talks to protect Earth's biodiversity resume with money topping the agendaThe UN biodiversity conference in Rome will resume to finalize critical decisions on financing and resource mobilization. The goal is to ra...25 Feb, 2025, 08.43 AM IST
- Yellen calls climate fight the world’s greatest economic opportunityUS Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited the Amazon River, asserting that climate change efforts could enhance global economic growth.30 Jul, 2024, 10.09 AM IST
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls climate fight the world's greatest economic opportunityUS Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited the Amazon River, advocating for climate change action to drive global economic growth. She call...29 Jul, 2024, 12.15 AM IST
- Idli and chicken jalfrezi top list of dishes with highest biodiversity impact: StudyA recent study analyzing 151 popular dishes worldwide found that Indian favourites like idli, chana masala, and rajma, along with dishes li...25 Feb, 2024, 05.38 PM IST
- Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon halved in 2023Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by half last year as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government strengthened environmental...06 Jan, 2024, 08.58 PM IST
- Amazon to make initial investment of $3 mn in nature-based projects in IndiaAmazon has announced an initial investment of $3 million in nature-based projects in India as part of its $15 million fund for such project...04 Sep, 2023, 02.13 PM IST
- Amazon commits $15 million from climate fund to APAC region, earmarks $3 million for India projectsThe fund's first collaboration will be with the Centre for Wildlife Studies, to enable over 2,000 family farms to plant three lakh trees in...04 Sep, 2023, 11.55 AM IST
- Amazon Forest talks: Leaders of 8 countries meet on protecting Amazon Forest, why is it so important?Will the leaders of eight countries be able to reach an agreement on combatting deforestation and crime in the Amazon rainforest area?09 Aug, 2023, 10.04 PM IST
- Desperate race against fires in world's biggest tropical wetlandsThere have been a record-shattering 14,764 fires in the Brazilian Pantanal this year, according to satellite data from Brazil's National Sp...15 Sep, 2020, 09.46 AM IST
- Guardians of Life: Joaquin Phoenix collaborates with Extinction Rebellion for a short film on climate change08 Feb, 2020, 06.23 PM IST
- At G-7: India suggests pool of trained volunteers for natural disasters globallyIn his meeting with the UN Secretary General here on Sunday, Modi, as part of his commitment against climatic patterns, suggested a pool of...27 Aug, 2019, 08.31 AM IST
- Leonardo DiCaprio wants to preserve Amazon rainforest; actor's environmental organisation to donate $5 mnAmazon rainforest has recorded the highest number of fire outbreaks this year.26 Aug, 2019, 04.10 PM IST
- Google integrates Brazil's indigenous territories into its mapsNew York, July 2 (IANS) In a bid to prevent deforestation and preserve culture, Google on Sunday announced the integration of Brazil's indi...02 Jul, 2017, 05.42 PM IST
- 15 new bird species discovered in AmazonThe Amazon rain-forest, a well-known epicentre of biodiversity, has offered another treasure trove — 15 new bird species.29 Aug, 2013, 03.39 PM IST
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