2019 Was a Tumultuous Fire Season in the Amazon
Scientists and researchers have pieced together the many impacts the 2019 Amazon fire season had on that region and the world as a whole.
Fire and Drought in the Amazon is Decimating Dung Beetle Populations
Fire and drought are killing off dung beetles in the Amazon.
Small-scale Deforestation is on the Rise in the Amazon
Researchers analyzed forest loss rates across the entire Amazon between 2001 and 2014.
Using Satellites to Map Air Pollution from Wildfires
The Copernicus Sentinel-5P mission is designed to monitor pollutants entering the atmosphere because of major forest fires.
Geography Facts About the Amazon River
The Amazon River is one of the world’s longest and largest rivers. Here are some interesting geographical facts about the Amazon River.