CONSERVATION NEWS

For the first time, scientists have quantified the impact these fires have had on animals and plants in the Amazon over the past two decades. And according to their new study published today in Nature, these species are suffering — but there is still time to protect them.

This month, Conservation News is revisiting some of the most interesting and significant stories and issues we covered in 2019.

Here are 3 takeaways about the Amazon fires from Conservation International scientists.

France has committed US$ 100 million to a new South American-led initiative to protect the Amazon rainforest, with Conservation International pledging an additional US$ 20 million.

Conservation International experts explain more about the fires raging through the Amazon.