What ancient farmers can really teach us about adapting to climate change – and how political power influences success or failure

Depending on how they are used, ancient agricultural practices can either reinforce social inequalities or create more equitable food systems

What is the Darien Gap? And why are more migrants risking this Latin American route to get to the US?

The challenging topography of humid, swampy rainforest as well as criminal gangs who control the area, make the route an extremely challenging …

DTE Coverage: Drought in the Amazon

How will the hydrocrisis affect humanity's future?

Amazon basin is in transition to an anthropogenic disturbance-dominated regime, mainly driven by globalisation

International support is urgently needed to strengthen national efforts to increase conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems, for large-scale …

Drought in the Amazon: A tragedy announced

The severe drought affecting the Amazon is producing a human and environmental tragedy in the region, with the marginalised suffering the most  

After Bengaluru, now Bogota? High in the Andes, Colombia’s capital begins water rationing

City facing the cumulative impacts of El Nino climate phenomenon, says Colombian environment minister

Pod of rare orcas found dead on Chile beach

Type D orcas are native to the Southern Hemisphere. Scientists are unsure of the reasons behind the beaching

Dissecting the discord between Guyana and Venezuela: Conflagration or pacification?

Intertwined concerns around geopolitics, economic interests and historical claims have escalated the stand-off. However, the silver lining is …

Scientists shocked to discover new species of green anaconda, the world’s biggest snake

New species known as northern green anaconda

Climate-friendly beef? Argentina’s new certification could help reduce livestock emissions — if it’s done right

Certification will only work if consumers are willing to pay a higher price for carbon-neutral, or even just climate-friendly, meat and dairy products

First penguin deaths in sub-Antarctic region attributed to bird flu strain

The highly infectious avian influenza strain H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b has killed millions of birds and mammals across the globe

Drought in the Amazon: Understanding the causes and the need for an immediate action plan to save the biome

Only with coordinated and decisive action will we be able to mitigate the impacts of drought in the Amazon and protect this unique ecosystem that …

Francisco de Orellana would be stunned and stupefied by the low water levels in the Amazon: Buddy Levy

Down To Earth speaks to Idaho-based author of 2011 book on the first voyage to navigate the Amazon river in 1542

What causes earthquakes in Northeast US, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains

April 5, 2024 saw one of the strongest earthquakes on record in New Jersey

Wine production crossing the Channel & more: Study captures changing geography of vineyards due to climate change

In Asia, Himalayas predicted to see more growth in wine production, along with Pamirs  

Chile records its deadliest wildfire in 123 years, may be linked to climate change

Five of the top 10 deadliest wildfires globally since 1900 have occurred since 2018

Extreme weather is outpacing even the worst-case scenarios of our forecasting models

Hurricane Otis gave Acapulco, Mexico almost no time to prepare

Study links climate change with wheat blast; warns crop yield could drop by 75% in South America, Africa by 2050

Wheat blast-prone locations could increase due to climate impact; global wheat production could drop by 13%

Hike in soy production in Brazil linked to higher child cancer deaths, finds study

Notes rise in pesticide use with soy expansion; timely mitigation mitigated link between expansion and cancer incidences

First cases of avian flu found in Antarctic region

Researchers identify species and areas most vulnerable to spread of infection

Scientists characterise a natural pathogenic fungi to help save eucalyptus forests from devastating pest

Eucalyptus snout beetle can cause great damage, but fungi could be used to develop a bio-pesticide for sustainable forestry

An explainer on El Nino

The weather phenomenon is to affect agriculture, rainfall and other meteorological indicators from this year. A primer on what it actually is

Climate change made September heat in South America 100 times more likely

Unusual heatwaves hit continent in early spring; WWA study finds temperatures warmer by 1.4-4.3°C due to greenhouse gas emissions

Brazil Congress votes to dilute ministries of environment, Indigenous rights’ powers

First clash of President Lula with conservative Congress as lawmakers vote 15-3 to restructure ministries back to Bolsonaro-era