Colombia has announced that it will no longer approve any new oil or large-scale mining projects in its Amazon biome, which covers 42% of the country’s territory, according to a statement released on Nov. 13 by the Ministry of Environment. Acting Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres declared that the entire Colombian Amazon will now become a reserve for renewable natural … [Read more...] about Colombia Bans All New Oil and Mining Projects in Its Amazon Region
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The Amazon River: A Natural Wonder Surpassing the Nile and Powering the Planet’s Biodiversity
The Amazon River, a colossal force of nature, reigns supreme as the world's largest and most voluminous river. This awe-inspiring waterway, stretching over an astonishing 7,000 kilometers, dwarfs its closest rival, the Nile. Born in the towering Peruvian Andes, the Amazon embarks on a majestic journey eastward, traversing the heart of South America, before finally surrendering … [Read more...] about The Amazon River: A Natural Wonder Surpassing the Nile and Powering the Planet’s Biodiversity
Man Seeds Hope: Skydiver Sows 100 Million Seeds Over Amazon Rainforest
In a breathtaking display of environmental activism, Brazilian skydiving legend Luigi Cani took to the skies to sow the seeds of hope. From a dizzying height of 6,500 feet, he scattered 100 million seeds of 27 native plant species over a deforested area of the Amazon rainforest. This daring endeavor aims to restore the lush green canopy and revitalize one of Earth's most … [Read more...] about Man Seeds Hope: Skydiver Sows 100 Million Seeds Over Amazon Rainforest
Nature’s Delight: Caiman Wears Crown of Butterflies in Once-In-A-Lifetime Photo
In a mesmerizing display of harmonious coexistence, an extraordinary photograph captures a caiman adorned with a crown of vibrant butterflies. Photographer Mark Cowan, on an expedition to study reptile and amphibian diversity in the Amazon, immortalized this enchanting moment that offers both visual splendor and ecological insight. Lounging gracefully by the Los Amigos … [Read more...] about Nature’s Delight: Caiman Wears Crown of Butterflies in Once-In-A-Lifetime Photo