Sep 05 Watch 9:24 In Brazil, fires and deforestation threaten Amazon species' survival By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz In the Amazon rainforest, record-breaking forest fires and ongoing deforestation threaten the survival of thousands of plant and animal species that call the ecosystem home. Scientists seeking to save them are carefully evaluating which areas of the vibrant Amazon biome… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 9:54 How Amazon deforestation could push the climate to a 'tipping point' By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest and a critical line of defense against climate change. But it’s been steadily deforested since the 1970s, with nearly 20 percent of its land area wiped out. This year, pervasive forest fires destroyed… Continue watching
Sep 02 Brazil's Bolsonaro says he wants to discuss Amazon fires at UN By Associated Press The Brazilian Amazon saw 30,901 fires in August, the highest for the month since 2010, according to Brazil's National Institute for Space Research. The numbers have drawn international criticism over the government's approach to environmental issues and its pro-business agenda,… Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 2:40 As Brazilians struggle to breathe through Amazon's smoke, Bolsonaro rejects foreign aid By Emma Murphy, Independent Television News The Amazon's raging fires are leaving some Brazilian children unable to breathe. Heavy levels of smoke in the air are harmful to anyone but especially dangerous for babies and those with underlying respiratory issues like asthma. Despite the health risks,… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 10:14 What Bolsonaro's presidency means for Brazil and the Amazon By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz In the Amazon rainforest, historic levels of deforestation and fire have prompted global outcry. But what’s driving the devastation? Amna Nawaz and producer Mike Fritz traveled to Brazil to better understand both the physical and political dynamics at play. The… Continue watching
Aug 26 9 numbers you need to know to understand the Amazon fires By Vicky Stein Here’s a look at some of the numbers that define the fires burning in the Amazon. Continue reading
Aug 26 No, the Amazon fires won't deplete the Earth's oxygen supply. Here's why. By Scott Denning, The Conversation There are many reasons to be appalled by this year’s Amazon fires, but depleting Earth’s oxygen supply is not one of them. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 2:25 International pressure mounts for Brazil to counter raging Amazon fires By William Brangham Large sections of the Amazon rainforest are engulfed in flames, their smoke turning Sao Paolo’s midday skyline to total darkness. Brazilian forest fires are common at this time of year but have spiked since 2018. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who… Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch 9:22 How Brazil nuts are helping protect the Amazon rainforest In Brazil, the temptation to clear more Amazon rainforest to meet the demand for meat and soybeans is huge. But deforestation could drive the world toward a climate change tipping point. Can Amazon residents balance conservation and economic potential? Special… Continue watching
Sep 13 Watch 10:05 Amazon forest guardians fight to prevent catastrophic tipping point In Brazil's Maranhao State, indigenous groups are battling a powerful logging mafia to protect the region's remaining and fragile Amazon rainforest. After years of decline, deforestation is again on the rise, threatening a terrifying climate change tipping point. Special correspondent… Continue watching