Some of the world's largest soybean traders are preparing to break their agreement to curb deforestation of the Amazon ...

A group representing some of the world’s largest soybean traders is exiting a landmark deal created in Brazil to protect the Amazon against deforestation, according to a statement issued Monday.

Brazil’s Attorney General has recommended a four-month delay to a state law that will remove tax benefits from crop traders ...

The Amazon rainforest could face a renewed surge of deforestation as efforts grow to overturn a long-standing ban that has protected it. The ban - which prohibits the sale of soya grown on land ...

Scientists warn that the Amazon is close to a tipping point Global warming could see parts of rainforest turn into savannah Growing recognition of indigenous role in conserving forest LIMA, Sept 9 ...

Presidents and ministers from six Amazon countries met in Colombia on Friday to agree measures to protect the world's biggest rainforest, under threat from wildfires and rampant deforestation. The ...