Long-term Fate of Tropical Forests May Not Be So Dire
Scientists have spent decades believing that rainforests were drowning – but this new research says that they are actually flourishing instead.
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Colombia's Top Court Orders Government to Protect Amazon in Landmark Case Initiated by Youth
In a historic gesture of justice, the Supreme Court sided with a group of youngsters who were suing the government for their failure to curb deforestation.
What's Cookin', Good Lookin'? Watch Wild Animals React to Seeing Their Own Reflections
Dogs and cats are intrigued by their mirrored reflections all the time – but what about wild animals?
Tanzania is Finally Protecting its 'Globally Unique' Endangered Rainforest After 40 Years of Research
After almost 40 years of research and rallying conservation efforts, this invaluable hotspot for biodiversity is finally being protected.
Clicks Against Breast Cancer, and Hunger, and Deforestation, and…
I went to donate a mammogram with a simple click of my mouse and found -- on the same page -- not only the Hunger Site, but the Rainforest Site, The Child Health Site, the Literacy Site, and the Animal Rescue Site!
World's Largest Beef Company Signs Amazon Rainforest Pact
The bulk of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon occurs as a result of illegal cattle production. Now, the world's largest meat processor, JBS-Friboi, has agreed to stop buying beef from ranches involved in illegal deforestation of the Brazilian rainforest zoned for conservation or indigenous use.
Corporations Mimic Rainforest Efficiency While Creating Profits
Radical environmentalists and industrial corporations are trying to prove that industry can mimic the rainforests and increase profits at the same time.
"Sloth Lady" Who Saved 600 Rainforest Animals Nominated as Hero of the Year
A chance encounter with an orphaned sloth ten years ago led Monique Pool to rescue more than 600 animals-and earn a CNN Hero of the Year nomination.
Adorable Sloth Clinging to a Guardrail Before Highway Rescue (LOOK)
Step aside shelter kittens: there's a new cutest mammal in town... A sloth rescue has renewed our affection for the most adorable face in the rain forest.
A-List Celebrities Travel To Support Heroes of Sumatran Elephants (LOOK)
We liked Adrian Brody and Leo DiCaprio before they became environmental spokespersons, but now that they're standing up for elephants? Kudos.
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