Oil extraction in the Amazon is devastating the rainforest, climate, and indigenous communities. While often overlooked, the Amazon is a significant source of crude oil, much of which is consumed

Oil extraction in the Amazon is devastating the rainforest, climate, and indigenous communities. While often overlooked, the Amazon is a significant source of crude oil, much of which is consumed in the United States. This drilling occurs in the world's most biodiverse rainforest, a vital carbon sink and home to over 400 distinct indigenous peoples.

Amazonian peoples and scientists agree: this oil must remain in the ground to protect the planet and avert catastrophic climate change. Amazon Watch supports indigenous allies by advocating for respect for their rights and territories. Based on their "FROM WELL TO WHEEL" report, they urge companies, universities, and governments to adopt Amazon-free fuel sources. Join the movement to protect the Amazon at amazonwatch.org/endamazoncrude.

The Dakota Access oil pipeline generated considerable controversy in North Dakota.

Published on September 9, 2016, this brief CNN review covers the core issues and related

The Dakota Access oil pipeline generated considerable controversy in North Dakota.

Published on September 9, 2016, this brief CNN review covers the core issues and related demonstrations.

A federal judge denied the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's request for a temporary restraining order against the Dakota Access Pipeline's construction. The ruling stated the tribe failed to prove they

A federal judge denied the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's request for a temporary restraining order against the Dakota Access Pipeline's construction. The ruling stated the tribe failed to prove they would suffer preventable injury. The tribe aims to protect sacred sites from the $3.7 billion pipeline, designed to carry nearly half a million barrels of crude oil daily from North Dakota to Illinois.

Thousands from over 200 Native American tribes support the Standing Rock Sioux. Additionally, approximately 30 environmental groups oppose the pipeline, citing concerns about potential environmental disasters, particularly near the Missouri River.

Published on September 12, 2016, Democracy Now covered the Standing Rock standoff, interviewing Winona LaDuke.

LaDuke, a longtime

Published on September 12, 2016, Democracy Now covered the Standing Rock standoff, interviewing Winona LaDuke.

LaDuke, a longtime Native American activist and executive director of Honor the Earth, lives on Minnesota's White Earth Reservation. She previously led a successful fight against the Sandpiper pipeline, which was similar to the Dakota Access project.

The interview took place at Red Warrior Camp, one of the encampments where thousands of Native Americans from hundreds of tribes across the U.S. and Canada were resisting the pipeline's construction.

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple activated the National Guard ahead of a ruling on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple activated the National Guard ahead of a ruling on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is set to rule on an injunction challenging the Army Corps of Engineers' permits, arguing violations of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Over 1,000 people from more than 100 Native American tribes have gathered near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation to resist the pipeline's construction, marking the largest tribal unification in decades. An update is provided by Tara Houska, national campaigns director for Honor the Earth.

Democracy Now!, an independent global news program, covers this story and airs weekdays.

Esau Sinnok, an emerging climate leader from Shishmaref, Northwest Alaska, is fighting to protect his community's centuries-old way of life. As essential ice melts and his home faces threats, he

Esau Sinnok, an emerging climate leader from Shishmaref, Northwest Alaska, is fighting to protect his community's centuries-old way of life. As essential ice melts and his home faces threats, he refuses to stand by. Join Esau in the fight to keep dirty fuels in the ground.

For more insights, watch NASA's video, The Greening of Arctic, on EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability.