Brazilian skydiving veteran Luigi Cani executed what he describes as his most nerve-wracking jump yet – not for its technical difficulty, but for its environmental stakes. After 14,000 jumps and 11 world records, Cani took to the skies above a deforested region of the Amazon carrying 100 million seeds from 27 native tree species. “It was the only jump in my life that I held my breath the entire time,” Cani said. “My heart was beating really fast. I felt like I was going to have a heart attack.” The jump, occurring 130 kilometers from Novo Aripuanã in northern Brazil, … Continue reading Amazon Gets 100 Million New Trees: Luigi Cani’s Skydiving Feat Combines 14,000 Jumps’ Expertise With Environmental Action