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Two major droughts in Brazil's Amazon region in the last six years threaten to undermine its role as the planet's most important carbon sink and a vital brake on climate change, according to new research.

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First man to hike Amazon River nears end of 4,000-mile trekupdated: Mon Aug 09 2010 03:56:00

After hiking along the Amazon River for more than two years, Ed Stafford is expected to finish his epic trek in Belem, Brazil, Monday morning.

Hiker hopes to complete historic Amazon River trek on Mondayupdated: Sun Aug 08 2010 21:51:00

After hiking along the Amazon River for more than two years, Ed Stafford is suddenly in a rush.

Rescue continues in Peru after ferry capsizingupdated: Thu May 27 2010 10:49:00

Rescue operations were set to continue Thursday in Peru after a possibly overloaded ferry capsized in the Amazon River, killing at least 12 of the officially listed 152 people on board, the state-run Andina news agency reported.

McConaughey's elusive questupdated: Mon Apr 11 2005 07:48:00

In Matthew McConaughey's world, adventurous undertakings such as backpacking across African deserts and floating down the Amazon River are normal occurrences, while blockbuster films and critical acclaim remain a seemingly intangible pursuit.

Fortune: Cutting the mountain down to sizeupdated: Mon May 23 1988 00:01:00

Brazil's mighty Amazon River was once a mere trickle of water. So there's reason for Brazilians to be optimistic about a new debt-for-equity swap program that is cutting a small stream of relief th...

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