Death in the devil’s paradise

British colonial history is tainted by its involvement in rubber collection from the Peruvian Amazon, writes Survivor International

Aggressive oil extraction spells disaster for Amazon rainforests

Copious amounts of carbon is emitted when the rainforests are cut down to establish drill sites

El Niño-triggered floods claim 72 lives in Peru

More floods to be expected, says the national weather service

How six proposed dams on Amazon River could threaten regional food security

These dams can have major impacts on hydrology, geomorphology, biodiversity and productivity of the river system  

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Peru kills at least 2, injures 65

There is no longer a tsunami threat from earthquake off Peru

2015-16 El Niño: Wildfires in Amazon led to over 30 million tonnes of CO2 emission

Almost one million hectare of primary and secondary forests was burned during the 2015–2016 El Niño season

Climate change could shrink Himalayan, Andean rivers, says study

Glaciers are melting in both mountain ranges, leading to a decline in river waters, which in turn could affect people

'Amazon region under threat from oil drilling, mining'

Sacred Headwaters of the Amazon, considered to be the most biodiverse terrestrial ecosystem on Earth, is witnessing expansion of new fossil fuel …

COVID-19: Over 200 organisations sign statement on protection of indigenous Amazonians

They demanded a ban on all industrial activity and proselytisation in indigenous territory in addition to proper health services and law enforcement

A farmer & a melting glacier: Why German judges are on a trip to Peru

Judges, experts from Germany arrive in Huarez, Peru to assess risk

Indigenous defenders stand between illegal roads, survival of Amazon rainforest — elections in Brazil, Peru could be a turning point

A victory for sustainability, conservation and culture in Brazil could resonate across political borders into Peru and the other seven countries …

Toxic heavy metals found in indigenous people living near oil fields of Peruvian Amazon: Study

High levels of mercury, cadmium & arsenic were found in the urine samples of people living river basins of Corrientes, Pastaza, Tigre & …