WinsZone

Stopping the Greatest Threat to the Amazon, One Fire at a Time

After four decades of research, a scientist returns to the Amazon in an effort to change the behavior that has lead to years of environmental crisis.

In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work

A collective of land trusts, conservancies and tribes is capturing birdsong with audio gear and A.I. for clues about habitat health.

Catrin Einhorn And Nora Williams
2025-11-19 03:00:21
United States
Conservation of Resources

‘Freedom Comes to My Mind’: Saving Family Legacy and Land in South Carolina

Conservation can be tough when a property is passed down informally over generations with no clear title. A growing effort is helping families sort it all out.

Ivan Penn And Ruth Fremson
2025-11-17 12:01:10
United States
International Relations

Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy

Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.

Somini Sengupta, Brad Plumer And David Gelles
2025-11-14 15:00:21
Brazil
Global Warming

Indigenous People Take the Stage at COP30 Climate Talks in Belém, Brazil

This summit is unlike any of its predecessors in at least one significant way: The Indigenous presence is palpable and strong.

Somini Sengupta And Claire Brown
2025-11-05 12:00:20
Brazil
United Nations

Brazil Proposes a New Type of Fund to Protect Tropical Forests

The multibillion-dollar fund would essentially pay countries to keep forests standing, hoping for success where earlier forest-protection ideas have struggled.

Ana Ionova
2025-11-04 12:00:10
Brazil
Politics and Government

Amazon Oil Drilling Undermines Brazil’s Climate Credibility Before COP30

Brazil, which is hosting the 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference this month, wants to show the world it is a leader in safeguarding the planet. Its record tells a more complicated story.