Dossier
Atlantic Forest
Coverage of Atlantic Forest in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil’s Atlantic forest records lowest deforestation in 40 years
Brazil's Atlantic forest recorded its lowest deforestation in 40 years, with 8,658 hectares of deforestation in 2025, marking a significant decline since monitoring began. The forest is home to 80% of Brazil's population and major cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Environmentalists hail the decline but warn of potential reversals due to weakened laws.
- Scientists find natural compounds that hit COVID-19 from every angle
Researchers discovered compounds called galloylquinic acids from a Brazilian tree that can attack SARS-CoV-2 in multiple ways, blocking its entry into cells and disrupting replication. These natural compounds have potential to make it harder for resistance to develop. The discovery may lead to new treatments against COVID-19.