Age of Union, a non-profit environmental organization, has pledged $287,000 over two years to The Juma Institute. This substantial investment will support the construction of a new knowledge center in the Brazilian Amazon, preserving Indigenous culture and protecting the rainforest.
A massive mural in Sao Paulo, Brazil, calls out the Cargill-MacMillan family for their company’s role in rainforest destruction and urges them to fulfill their promise to end deforestation. The artwork, created by renowned street artist Mundano, uses the ashes of burned forests and mud from flood-stricken areas as powerful symbols of the environmental devastation caused by Cargill’s practices.
A massive mural in São Paulo, Brazil, accuses the Cargill-MacMillan family, owners of the agricultural giant Cargill, of environmental destruction in South America. The mural, painted with the ashes of burned forests and mud from flood-ravaged areas, symbolizes the devastating impact of Cargill’s operations on the region. Activists and organizations are calling on the family to end their company’s role in deforestation, human rights abuses, and the controversial Ferrogrão railway project in the Amazon.
World Expeditions introduces a collection of small vessel expeditions focused on exploring the world’s coastlines and waterways. The inaugural offering, an 8-day Ecuadorian Amazon Cruise aboard the Anakonda, promises an immersive experience through one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.
Fires in the Amazon rainforest have reached their highest September levels in 15 years, driven by severe drought and climate change. Satellite data reveals a sharp increase in fire hotspots, highlighting the worsening environmental crisis in the region. Experts warn that criminals are exploiting the dry conditions to illegally clear land for profit.
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest saw a record number of fires in August, driven by a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and human activity. The number of fire hotspots doubled compared to the previous year, reaching the highest level since 2010.
Emonite Nenquimo, an Indigenous leader from Ecuador, believes that Mother Nature is sending a clear message about the urgency of the climate crisis. She emphasizes that the rising tides, severe droughts, and other extreme weather events are warning signs that we must heed. Nenquimo stresses that Indigenous communities are closely attuned to these natural indicators and urges everyone to join forces in the fight against the climate crisis.
