WWF-Brazil´s report shows how to save US$ 15 billion by implementing a sustainable electricity scenario
Plan for the electrical future of Brazil with more economy and efficiency is the proposal of the “Sustainable Electricity Agenda 2020”, Report launched on September 14th in Brasília, Brazil.
Rate of deforestation slowing in Amazon
Deforestation rates in the Amazon are declining, but ranching, logging and agricultural activities are still responsible for continued degradation of the world’s largest rainforest.
Climate change threatens Latin America and the Caribbean
As the United States marks the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina today, a new WWF-supported report focuses on the impact that extreme weather and climate change are having on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Counting dolphins in Ecuador
Dozens of dolphins have been sighted in the rivers of Ecuador as part of a WWF-supported South American freshwater dolphin survey in the Amazon.
WWF expedition makes discoveries in the Amazon
A WWF expedition into Brazil's newly created Juruena National Park deep in the Amazon forest has revealed several potentially new species to science.
Expedition into the Amazon’s newest park
From 13 June to 2 July 2006, a team from WWF and local partners in Brazil will embark on the first-ever journey into the Brazil’s newest park in the Amazon — the Juruena National Park. The 1.9 million-hectare park — Brazil's third largest — was created on World Environment Day this year (5 June 2006).
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River dolphin count in Venezuela begins
More than 200 river dolphins have been spotted in Venezuela. Find out more about the first results of a WWF-supported expedition to survey freshwater dolphins in South America.
Brazil protects millions of hectares of Amazon with new national park
Marking World Environment Day, the Brazilian government has announced the creation of a new mega-park, adding to further protection of the Amazon.
First regional freshwater dolphin survey underway in South America
South American scientists are about to embark on an expedition through the rivers and watersheds of the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers to survey freshwater dolphins.
Climate change a threat to Amazon rainforest, warns WWF
According to WWF, climate change and deforestation could convert the majority of the Amazon rainforest into savannah, with massive impacts on the world’s biodiversity and climate.