There is a “mismatch” between the importance of peatlands and their current level of protection, a new study warns.

What is a continent? We think of it as a large body of land surrounded by the sea, aka, ocean. There are a few continent sized countries. Australia is the only continent that is also one country.

Natural” world heritage sites, such as the Galápagos Islands, Serengeti national park and Great Barrier Reef, could be ...

You’ll see one on a cloudless day, its five-foot wingspan in a midair glide, and mistake it for something exciting, one of Celery Fields’ rare birds, a bald eagle or a red-tailed hawk, before you ...

The largest agricultural boom on the planet threatens to destroy a spectacular savanna. Here's what happens when progress ...

Brazil captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, the vast Amazon rainforest, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, and the energetic Carnival festival. The country also ...

A small aircraft crashed onto a street near Sao Paulo's business district, colliding with vehicles and causing injuries to several people. The incident resulted in at least two fatalities, with ...

Brazil's president this week amped up pressure for a major oil project to go ahead at the mouth of the Amazon River, despite criticism from environmentalists as the country prepares to host UN ...

During a nine-day trip through Latin America in the fall, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of Mexico, Brazil ... factories in industrial parks such as Hofusan, in the border ...

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Night - Scattered showers with a 71% chance of precipitation. Winds N. The overnight low will be 75 °F (23.9 °C). Rain with a high of 81 °F (27.2 °C) and a 66% chance of precipitation. Winds ...