The Amazon rainforest is the key to the health of our planet. For decades, campaigns have been organized by conservationist groups to save this essential terrain. But the problems that the rainforest is facing aren’t stopping. On the contrary, they seem to be getting worse. The rainforest got back into […]
The Indiana Jones star recently commented during an interview with Ellen DeGeneres that he has stopped eating dairy and meat in an effort to be healthier and do better for the planet. However, some could consider his decision confusing as the actor said that he still consumes fish. DeGeneres told […]
According to researchers, 1/5th of the Amazon rainforest is releasing more CO2 than it absorbs because of the forest fires and deforestation. For the purposes of the research, the team has been monitoring the release of gases over the basin of Amazon for the last 10 years, during which, millions […]
Jair Bolsonaro, the president of Brazil, blames actor Leonardo DiCaprio for making donations to NGOs that he claims are behind the fires in the Amazon. Bolsonaro told his supporters that DiCaprio is the cool guy who’s giving money to set the Amazon on fire. He claims the actor is assisting […]
The popular and recognized actor and philanthropist Leonardo DiCaprio announced that his Earth Alliance, an environmental charity, will donate 5 million dollars to preserve the Amazon forest. His organization is working with local partners and indigenous communities with the goal to keep the ecosystem in Amazon forest safe. A statement […]
As seen on Eco Watch, Norway is the first country which has legally prohibited deforestation. Moreover, products which contribute to deforestation are not to be used in this Scandinavian country. The pledge was put forward by the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Energy and Environment. Together with the Rainforest Foundation […]