Amazon Rainforest
Indigenous protesters blocked the entrance to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, criticizing Brazil's new rainforest protection initiatives as insufficient. The demonstrations highlight ongoing exclusion of Indigenous voices from global climate talks. Activists demand greater recognition of their land rights and roles as biodiversity guardians.
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Trees in the Amazon rainforest are increasing in size, a phenomenon described as the forest 'fattening,' according to research published in Nature. Scientists analyzed decades of data showing that these trees are storing more carbon as they grow bigger. This finding suggests potential benefits for global climate efforts.