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A tower rises deep in Amazon jungle to study climate change and rainforests

Published Wed, Aug 26, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Sao Sebastiao Do Uatuma, Brazil

DEEP in the pristine Amazon jungle, Brazil's newest skyscraper has a mission unlike any other: to save the world. The white and orange metal frame called Amazon Tall Tower Observatory, or ATTO, is a bold new tool to understand climate change and the vital role of rainforests.

At 325 metres, the A…

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