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 & …

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 …

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

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

'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 …

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

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

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

There is no longer a tsunami threat from earthquake off Peru

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  

El Niño-triggered floods claim 72 lives in Peru

More floods to be expected, says the national weather service

Aggressive oil extraction spells disaster for Amazon rainforests

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

Death in the devil’s paradise

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

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US company settles out of court with indigenous Peruvians in oil spill case

Occidental Petroleum was being sued by Achuar communities for the destruction of their habitat in the Amazon

Peru’s indigenous community occupies oil wells in Amazon

Protestors demand more compensation from the company for contamination of their lands

IPCC report sets zero emissions target for world by 2100 to contain climate change

Synthesis report cites mass die-offs of forests, the melting of land ice, rapid rise in sea levels and crop destruction to give ‘clear’…

Climate change threatens peace and prosperity, says UN secretary general

Summit seeks joint engagement by countries, civil society and private sector

Biodiversity hotspot in the Amazon awaiting official recognition for 20 years

Peru government silent on awarding protected status

A look at some of the world’s most threatened forests

Unplanned and unrestrained activities for agriculture, industry and urbanisation are ruining our most important ally in nature—the forest

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Confronting cholera in Peru

The year-long cholera epidemic in Peru refocussed scientific attention worldwide on the causes of the disease and the various strains of cholera …

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