NGO Support Can Harm Amazonian Land Rights Allocation
A study in Political Geography finds that NGO support for one Indigenous group in the Ecuadorian Amazon can harm another group, leading to conflict and violence. 42,360 hectares won by Siekopai with Amazon Frontlines help.
US Army’s Hybrid EV Abrams Tank: Next-Gen M1E3
The US Army confirms the M1E3 Abrams tank will be a hybrid electric vehicle, reducing fuel use and heat signatures for drone-era warfare. Full details on the hybrid powertrain.
María Laura Tolmos: Amazon Childhood to Forest Science Legacy
María Laura Tolmos, 37, died of breast cancer in Barcelona. The Amazon-born forest scientist earned her PhD in 2024 and co-founded Wilderness International Perú, leaving a legacy of rigorous conservation.
New US AI Power Plants Emissions Equal Australia’s Total
74 new methane-fired power plants for AI data centers will emit 662 million tons CO2 yearly, equal to Australia’s total. Amazon, Google emissions surge.
War Reveals Isolation of Iran’s Scientists
The war in Iran exposes decades of scientific isolation, with sanctions and conflict blocking research funding and collaboration, while conservationists persist amid threats.
Tesla Wins American-Made & Safety Awards
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y top American-Made Index; Cybertruck wins IIHS Top Safety Pick+ – the only full-sized pickup to achieve this.
Brazil Boosts Firefighting Budget and Personnel Amid Strong El Niño
Brazil increases wildfire funding to 1.023 billion reais and hires a record 4,410 federal firefighters as a strong El Niño threatens extreme Amazon drought.
King Vultures in Costa Rica: Photo of the Week
Two king vultures perch in Costa Rica, photographed by Penn State’s Peter Hudson in April 2026. The species has a 2m wingspan and colorful head; ecotourism aids conservation.
Will the 3-Row Tesla Model Y L Succeed in the USA?
Tesla’s new three-row Model Y L arrives in the US at $61,990. With sales down 20% YoY and competition from Kia EV9 and others, will it succeed? Analysis.
Brazil’s Offshore Oil Expansion Threatens Equatorial Margin Biodiversity
New modeling shows Brazil’s offshore oil expansion poses greater spill risk to seagrass and deep-water reefs; researchers urge emergency plans and MPAs.