Brazil's election could determine the fate of the Amazon after record deforestation
Under President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for reelection in Sunday's vote, forest clearing and wildfires have surged in the Amazon.
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Shredded trees, dead dolphins and wildfires — how Russia's invasion is hurting nature
The environmental impacts from Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be felt far longer than the war itself.
Climate Change Destroyed A Way Of Life On The Once-Idyllic Greek Island Of Evia
This summer has seen forest fires across southern Europe, which scientists say were worsened by climate change. Evia lost its forests, the island's source of livelihood and joy.
Climate Change Closes In On Lebanon's Iconic Cedar Trees
A symbol of Lebanon's resilience through its long, turbulent history, the country's towering cedars now face increasing threats from wildfire and parasites, both fueled by global warming.
A Forest Expert Team In Spain Fights Fire With Fire — Literally
This year, the European Union has had almost triple the average number of wildfires. NPR follows a special unit into the woods in Spain to see how they let them burn for prevention.
Bolivia Is Fighting Major Forest Fires Nearly As Large As In Brazil
Firefighters, troops and volunteers have been working for the past two months to put out some of the worst blazes in the country's recent history.
Russia Says Trump Offered To Help Putin Fight Forest Fires In Siberia
The two leaders spoke by phone Wednesday. The Kremlin said Putin "regards the US President's offer as a sign that it is possible that full-scale bilateral relations will be restored in the future."