South America

A Staggering 3.35 Million Cases of Dengue fever Dengue fever is wreaking havoc in the Americas, causing a significant strain on the region. In 2023, the continent has witnessed the highest number of dengue infections in the past five decades, surpassing a staggering 3.35 million cases. Tragically, there have been …

by Rhett A. Butler Founder of Mongabay • Between rising deforestation in the Amazon, new financial and political commitments to reduce deforestation, and growing interest in “nature-based solutions” like conservation and reforestation, 2021 may prove to be a fateful year for the world’s tropical rainforests. • So what should we …