The amendment eliminates the requirement that landowners or companies get state authorization before converting forested land ...

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing fierce backlash ... accelerate deforestation in the Amazon rainforest under the guise of economic ...

A controversial amendment to Peru's forestry law is sparking outrage, as it eliminates the need for state authorization before converting forest land, potentially accelerating Amazon deforestation.

The Amazon rainforest, often called the “lungs of the Earth,” extends across nine South American countries and covers approximately 2.7 million square miles. This vast ecosystem not only supports ...

Amendment to Peru Law Raises Fears of Amazon Rainforest Destruction BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing fierce backlash from environmental ...

A recent amendment to Peru's Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing fierce backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous groups that warn it could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon rainforest ...