USAID is going away, and along with it cocaine-fighting efforts and Amazon rainforest protection
The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development will deliver a major blow to efforts including humanitarian ...
From Fighting Disease to Protecting the Amazon Rainforest, USAID Has Big Impact Across the Globe
The Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism ...
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One river in the Amazon rainforest is so hot that it literally boils, destroying nearby biodiversity
Peru’s boiling river reaches 210°F, killing animals instantly. Scientists found biodiversity drops by 11% for every 1.8°F ...
The Day the Amazon Froze: Scientists Record Rare Cold Wave Effects on Wildlife
A rare Amazon cold wave dropped temperatures drastically, prompting researchers to study its effects on wildlife. While most ...
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Cold Fronts Are Sweeping Across The Amazon Rainforest, And Here's How It's Impacting The Animals That Live There
The Amazon rainforest is always thought of as a pleasantly warm and tropical place, but it has periods of cold […] The post Cold Fronts Are Sweeping Across The Amazon Rainforest, And Here’s How It’s ...
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The fight for the Amazon continues despite USAID freeze
Nonprofit advocates said the loss of U.S. foreign aid would impede but not stop their efforts to protect the Amazon and the ...
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There's A Boiling River Under The Canopy Of The Largest Rainforest In The World
Deep beneath the canopy of the largest rainforest in the world, there is a boiling river. The small tributary is […] ...
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US troops deployed in Peru for joint exercises
Some 87 US Marines are being deployed for the 16-day joint Bilateral Jungle Operations Exchange ... was authorized by the Peruvian Congress last Thursday by 66 votes to 37. Naval units and ...
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Amazon states lead rebellion on environmental enforcement
Brazilian Amazon states are leading an offensive against environmental regulations in the Amazon and beyond. The movement gained momentum in October when Brazil’s granary, Mato Grosso state ...
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The Jungle Book
Parents need to know that Rudyard Kipling's book of short stories The Jungle Book is far less whimsical (and musical) than Disney's classic animated film, and it includes stories with different ...