AMAZON RIVER

Oct 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Amazon Indigenous Communities Face Water Crisis

In Colombia, the Amazon River has hit record lows, seriously affecting local Indigenous communities. Marciano Flores, a 69-year-old fisherman from the Cocama community, has never seen the river this low in his lifetime. The severe drought has made it harder for him and other fishermen to catch fish, hurting their income and food supply. The river's water level has dr...

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Sep 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

Uncovering the Heart of Amazonia

To accompany the digital interactive, the October issue of National Geographic magazine is dedicated to the project. A documentary premiering on Nat Geo on October 10th and arriving on Disney+ and Hulu the following day will also showcase the expedition. A YouTube Originals series launches on September 23rd, offering an in-depth look at the Amazon's wonders.

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