| 单词 | deforestation |
| 例句 | I talked about the problems of the human population explosion and deforestation and starvation in Africa. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z The destruction of Britain’s forests has been suggested as the reason behind its early lead in developing coal technology, but why didn’t deforestation have the same effect in China? Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z By around 5,000 years ago, pollen analyses testify to widespread deforestation of highland valleys, suggesting forest clearance for agriculture. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “Illegal deforestation makes it worse. Land that has been cleared for development—cattle grazing, clearing for lumber—increases the likelihood of burning. Another stress.” Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z We exhibit photos and show a video of all sorts of chimpanzee behaviors, and there is a big section on the dangers of deforestation, overgrazing, and overpopulation. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z Scrutiny of fashion’s connection to deforestation in the Amazon surged in 2019, when images of rainforest fires that were started to clear land for agriculture went viral. Did Your Handbag Help Destroy the Rainforest? 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z In return for listing them, governments commit to specific actions to promote, support and encourage them, whether it is a matter of altering or creating curriculums or even stopping deforestation. What Does Unesco Recognition Mean, Exactly? 2012-01-06T17:43:35Z Rising demand for coconut is leading to increased cultivation and the potential for deforestation and the loss of biodiversity. Have We Reached Peak Plant Milk? Not Even Close. 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z This would mean lots more deforestation and carbon emissions and a huge loss of biodiversity. This year, skyrocketing food prices could lead to up to 1 million additional deaths 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Ben Arnold The habitat of the Sumatran tiger has been destroyed by the island's deforestation, turning the majestic creatures, among the last island tigers on the planet, into maneaters. TV highlights 26/07/12 2012-07-25T19:00:01Z The grass-roots initiatives spotlighted in “Climate of Change” include those of an activist in Togo fighting deforestation; Appalachians organizing against mountaintop mining; and youngsters in India educating their communities to reduce the use of plastics. | 'Climate of Change': Environmental Action 2010-05-11T22:54:00Z The rainforest and the runway may seem worlds apart, but deforestation in the Amazon is partly fueled by something that’s on display in every fashion capital this month: leather. Did Your Handbag Help Destroy the Rainforest? 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z OnPurpose Global also offers opportunities to work side by side with locals to rehabilitate areas destroyed by disasters and deforestation. The world needs trees more than ever. Here’s how to plant some on your travels. 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z The British government said it has received commitments from leaders representing more than 85 percent of the world’s forests to stop and reverse deforestation by 2030. At COP26, world leaders promise to stop cutting down forests 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Lala Njava is passionately concerned by the issues her native land faces, especially deforestation, and is donating a portion of the revenues from her CD sales to a tree planting project. Rooted music aims to plant trees 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z So it comes as something of a surprise to discover that many first-time mothers now prepare for labour with bikini waxes, a heavy Immac session or other forms of deforestation. Neat pubic hair? Pregnant women should never be pressured to get a brazilian 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z By leaving his forest simultaneously in a fossilized state and destroyed, Mr. Brooks said, he hopes to raise awareness about the horrors and escalation of worldwide deforestation. Inside Art : Los Angeles Museum Buys Andreas Gursky Works 2010-05-20T22:30:00Z Meanwhile, the white-lipped peccaries are increasingly endangered due to hunting of the large animals and deforestation. Halt in ecotourism threatens conservation efforts worldwide 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z Even so, deforestation to make room for cattle is still a major issue in Australia. How is your body (and the environment) affected by the consumption of both red and processed meats 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Our planet is too dear and its future too terrifying, as the accelerated pace of species extinction and global deforestation underscore. ‘Don’t Look Up’ Review: Tick, Tick, Kablooey 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z During a radio interview, Dias called the supermodel a “bad Brazilian” for denouncing deforestation and said the model should be promoting Brazil’s agriculture and industries. Gisele Bundchen fires back in feud with Brazilian minister 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z All mountains are thickly wooded, with no sign of the widespread deforestation documented in the country. South Korea's 'Hidden Treasures' shows another side of North Korea art 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z Unless Siberia thaws out before we finish deforestation. Humans – the real threat to life on Earth 2013-06-29T23:05:50Z "Corin is looking at specific things, especially in the Pacific Northwest and what's going on with deforestation, and the way we treat our migrant workers," he says. Peter Buck has no complaints: On his new Filthy Friends album, R.E.M. reissues and more 2019-05-03T04:00:00Z Archaeologists can’t point to one sole reason, hypothesizing that Palenque was probably done in by a combination of overpopulation, deforestation, drought and power disputes among a growing class of nobles. Mexico’s mysterious Mayan ruins at Palenque, now accessible from the air Trees provide habitats for thousands of different species and the climate-altering effects of deforestation are well known, but we don’t always consider this when investing in a new chair or table. ‘Is there such a thing as vegan loo roll?’: how to have a cruelty-free home 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z His funding comes largely from two sources on opposite sides of the culture wars: a carbon-offset company that works to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases through deforestation, and the big-game hunting industry. Whether you’re vegan or meat eater, this big-game hunting doc will make you squirm 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Ms. Watson warns of deforestation and chemical fertilizers, among other contemporary threats, yet she maintains optimism for sites still densely occupied and vigilantly preserved. These Books Move Heaven and Earth 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z Livestock contribute significantly to climate change through the methane they belch up, and they exacerbate water shortages and deforestation. Catch a Buzz With Two New Books About Bugs 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z But the surrounding landscape looks barren, and the show focuses on the environmental effects of the Civil War on the land, which included deforestation and the burning of crops. Can Art Help Save the Planet? 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z Global warming, climate change, deforestation, human development and human overpopulation are putting the lives of all wild animals in grave danger. Animal penises’ amazing evolution 2012-06-12T15:40:00Z The charity claims that political corruption in Malaysia is a “major driver” of deforestation, with local politicians handed lucrative logging contracts as bribes. Leonardo DiCaprio urged to repay donations to Malaysian rainforest fund 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Being a biology and ecology geek in high school, my mind nurtured environmental concerns, especially in my birth country of Iran where air and environment pollution, uncontrolled hunting, deforestation and desert formation are rampant. I was once a climate change denier 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z As with “Our Planet” and other recent series, “Seven Worlds” does differentiate itself by addressing human depredations — climate change, deforestation, predation — more directly than in the past. Review: David Attenborough Is Back, and He Brought the Walruses 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The 74-acre sale is the final piece of a decades-long, 225-acre puzzle to discover the heirs to the estate, preserve it from deforestation and ultimately connect the eastern and western sections of the park. In Transit Blog: A Major Addition to Virgin Islands Park 2014-01-10T17:20:46Z The "Indiana Jones" actor traveled to Indonesia to see the impact of deforestation, and demanded answers from both the forestry minister and Indonesian president in meetings that attracted international coverage. Hollywood heavyweights put climate change manifesto on TV 2014-04-10T12:30:08Z The S.R.G. team sought to establish brands’ connections to deforestation by tracing exports back through major leather suppliers in Brazil, and referring to other research connecting those suppliers to deforestation. Did Your Handbag Help Destroy the Rainforest? 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z His nominated series, Turning Back, documents the mass deforestation of the American north-west in characteristically understated fashion. Prix Pictet shortlist open the shutters on power 2012-07-04T22:00:01Z Similarly across Central and South America, conservationists are seeing increases in deforestation, poaching and sudden disruptions to long-established businesses and ways of life. Halt in ecotourism threatens conservation efforts worldwide 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z In one talk with a Buddhist monk the subject is deforestation and its consequences, as trees are cut down to create rice fields. | 'Lung Neaw Visits His Neighbors': Review: ‘Lung Neaw Visits His Neighbors’ 2012-07-15T21:14:48Z Speaking in a radio interview Monday, the minister called the super model a “bad Brazilian” for denouncing deforestation. Gisele Bundchen fires back in feud with Brazilian minister 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z Today's global deforestation and loss of biodiversity is stark evidence of this. Carole Jahme goes ape at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010-07-30T17:28:00Z Alternatively, shade growing in the traditional way protects the topsoil and requires fewer fertilizers and less pest management — crucially, without contributing to deforestation and biodiversity loss. The basics of coffee labeling 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Hunting, deforestation and urban expansion have shrunk that range to less than half of what it was before, and populations of the animal have long been in decline. The Return of the Jaguar 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The movie also zooms out with dramatic satellite photos of deforestation. Community Filmmaking in the Amazon 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Whether because of a withering drought, deforestation and soil erosion, or attacks from other tribes, or a combination of these things, their vast empire shrank and became the pueblos of New Mexico. Searching for the Ancestral Puebloans 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z The Puerto Ricans are trying desperately to save it because they've been hit with hurricanes and deforestation and so many things that have made it very hard for this parrot to survive. “They don't realize how deeply racial bias permeates”: Central Park birder on where liberals fail 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Fashion’s extensive use of leather is contributing too, according to a study released late last year that looked at the connection between the leather in our wardrobes and deforestation. Did Your Handbag Help Destroy the Rainforest? 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z “Climate change, deforestation and all of these issues are so big and there are so many interconnected challenges,” Chaplin says. The world needs trees more than ever. Here’s how to plant some on your travels. 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Hairstyles come and go, but the nagging problem with all this deforestation is a simultaneous, culture-wide discomfort for anything outside a very narrow aesthetic. Waxing our way to the ER 2013-02-07T19:12:00Z The Brazilian model replied to criticism from Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias by arguing that despite the existence of preserved areas, deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is on the rise. Supermodel Bundchen responds to Brazil's farm minister in Amazon spat 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z In 2017, 34 chocolate companies agreed to end deforestation by their industry. Everything You Need to Know About Chocolate 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z And the future roadkill of the forest aren't taking this deforestation lying down. leader, with ferrets, vultures, squirrels and skunks ready to pitch in. 'Furry Vengeance': Developer faces off with a wild bunch 2010-04-29T20:10:00Z “I was so struck that this desire for leather goods led to mass deforestation,” Shin said. A 140-Year-Old Hemlock Was Lost. Now It Has New Life as Art. 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z Simon Fairlie, author of Meat: a Benign Extravagance, points out that it attributes literally all deforestation globally to the meat business. Jay Rayner: thou shalt eat veg! 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z The supply side of the tobacco industry is also the cause of a slew of other reparations including extreme poverty, dependency and diseases of tobacco farmers; child labour; deforestation. Bitter leaves: tobacco's devastating global legacy 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z The oil palm industry is often cited as environmentally detrimental, and a large contributor to deforestation. The Canadian butter crisis, explained 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z The country now faces major environmental challenges, including deforestation, unsustainable fishing practices, and the introduction of invasive species, such as the crown-of-thorns starfish, that have led to the destruction of coral reefs. Paradise Threatened: Fiji’s War Against Climate Change 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z One recent study estimated that 99 percent of deforestation in the Amazon is illegal, much of it connected to organized crime. The Terrible Beauty of Richard Mosse’s Portrait of the Amazon 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Its own trips address regional impacts, such as deforestation in the Himalayas and waste management at Mount Kilimanjaro. How to Tread Lightly in Fragile Places 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Rosolie countered that the goal of the show was to protect millions of creatures whose habitat is being destroyed by deforestation. 'Eaten Alive' is Discovery's Most-Watched Nature Show in Years 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z For example, animal agriculture is the leading cause of Co2 emissions, deforestation and pollution of our waterways. The rise of vegan teenagers: 'More people are into it because of Instagram' 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z International efforts to slow deforestation in tropical countries are failing. China, India become climate leaders as West falters 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z His research focuses on deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and its effects on water and water quality. Daniella Berman, Anthony Cak 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z But according to Grimes, it’s actually about the deforestation of the butterfly’s natural habitat. Grimes wages battle with herself on the wild and wonderful ‘Art Angels’ 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z Biomass energy, which is often touted as a much better choice than fossil fuels, is simply another word for deforestation and burning it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Why "Planet of the Humans," Michael Moore’s new film about green energy, is so controversial 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z Palm oil is responsible for deforestation of some of the world's most biodiverse forests. Ultra-processed foods are not only bad for our bodies, their production damages our environment 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Since the industrial revolution, people have gradually disrupted that balance by releasing carbon into the atmosphere through deforestation and burning fossil fuels. How will California’s climate ambitions reshape food and agriculture? 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z You might not know it from its generally low price tag, but chocolate has a host of production issues, from child labor on cacao farms to issues with deforestation. The basics of fair trade labels 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z When the songs in a Sondheim show get lost in the woods, you know it’s time for some serious deforestation. Theater Review: ‘Into the Woods,’ by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine 2012-08-10T04:58:42Z A New York Times investigation published in November established the connection between deforestation and American appetites for leather in luxury cars, but the problem goes beyond the auto industry. Did Your Handbag Help Destroy the Rainforest? 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z A fungus ravaged a large portion of the Bahia state’s cacao trees in the 1980s and ’90s, leading to changes in the entire ecosystem and to man-made deforestation. Washington’s supply of locally made chocolate is on the rise 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z Palm oil can often be found in processed vegan cheeses and other non-dairy products, despite its very bad track record in terms of deforestation, orangutan habitats, and human rights' violations. When did vegan cheese get so good? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Methane from their digestive systems, gases from their manure breaking down, and deforestation either to create pasture or grow feed are the biggest factors. Perspective | One thing might keep the Impossible Burger from saving the planet: Steak 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z It's never too soon for a parable about deforestation and its consequences. Mal Peet's top 10 books to read aloud 2011-08-03T13:08:37Z In the years that followed, logging companies bought many of the privately owned forests, leading to large-scale deforestation. The Making of a ‘European Yellowstone’ 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z Salvaging tree roots and other remnants of his country’s rampant deforestation, he transforms the cast-off hunks—often hundreds of years old—into furnishings and works of art. Hugo França Gives New Life to Salvaged Trees 2013-12-04T05:00:00Z By eliminating industrial agriculture, “Meat the Future” explains, companies like Upside could significantly reduce deforestation, methane production, animal mistreatment and the spread of disease. ‘Meat the Future’ Review: The Growth of a ‘Clean Meat’ Start-Up 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z We’ve heard a lot about trees lately: The devastating deforestation around the world, caused by wildfires and unchecked development. The world needs trees more than ever. Here’s how to plant some on your travels. 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Haiti’s struggle with deforestation is well known, making these types of unadulterated visions of nature all the more precious. In Haiti, Tracing a Paradise Lost 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z Alicia Vikander, who narrates, cites disturbing statistics on the impact of deforestation on air quality, and there is a montage of species that are nearly or functionally extinct. ‘Anthropocene: The Human Epoch’ Review: Global Warnings 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z “The integrity of this critical ecosystem is nearing a tipping point due to increasing threats to the rainforest and its Indigenous guardians by the Bolsonaro Administration, including deforestation, fires and attacks on human rights.” DiCaprio, Fonda urge US not to sign climate deal with Brazil 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Even the forest, lamented the Guardian's critic, "is sadly lacking in trees, as if Arden has suffered a calamitous deforestation". A life in theatre: Michael Boyd 2012-11-16T12:43:29Z “We want to expand our audience,” Mr. Strauss said, noting that the company is also involved this year in “Furry Vengeance,” which he called a “broad family comedy about deforestation,” starring Brendan Fraser. Film: Homicidally Unhinged, but for a Cause 2010-02-19T23:58:00Z In partnership with Spiritu Nativo, its upcoming project will lead travelers into the Sierra Nevada of Colombia to plant trees with the Arhuaco tribe, whose lands were recently affected by fires and deforestation. The world needs trees more than ever. Here’s how to plant some on your travels. 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z People were specifying subjects ranging from "a panda during deforestation" to "paperclips" and "My Big Toe"! 'Publishing poetry is easier than ever before': the teen poetry online revolution 2013-02-20T10:41:42Z Climate change, species extinction, deforestation, ocean acidification, air pollution, spread of disease, destructive farming practices, pesticide overuse, resource depletion—the intensity of all these crises is directly tied to human overpopulation. The 3 most environmentally damaging habits you might be able to change 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z Over the last century, deforestation has reduced it to diminishing islands; a 2001 report by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund found that only 2 percent of the original lowland forest of the Ecuadorean Chocó remains. T Magazine: Send in the Clouds 2011-11-18T13:08:53Z Some of Mr. Adams’s later photographs focus specifically on deforestation and the effects of clear-cutting. | Connecticut: A Review of ‘Robert Adams: The Place We Live,’ in New Haven 2012-09-01T04:29:48Z Despite a 20-year effort to battle the systemic poverty, child labor and deforestation endemic to the industry, those problems may actually be getting worse. Everything You Need to Know About Chocolate 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z “Our approach is to recognize credible third-party satellite monitoring systems and rely on the governmental efforts to manage deforestation commitments where available,,” an L.W.G. representative wrote in an email. Did Your Handbag Help Destroy the Rainforest? 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z “People are starting to think more and more about the environmental impact of home design, and many natural fibers are sustainably produced without leading to deforestation.” Perspective | The hottest decorating trends for 2021 aren’t trendy at all — and that’s the point 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z Even with protections, ocelots have it tough and are driven from their territory by deforestation and captured for the pet trade. ‘Wildcat’ Review: Rescue and Rewild 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z There’s compelling evidence that pesticides, deforestation and habitat loss are to blame for monarch decline. Butterflies were symbols of rebirth. Then they started disappearing. 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z But more attention is being focused on the issue as numerous factors, including climate change, deforestation, agriculture and pollution, are destroying both the abundance and diversity of insects. Dragonflies, Beetles, Cicadas — What’s Not to Love? 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The deforestation and fertilizer use associated with agriculture are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, and it’s a problem that’s going to become increasingly more so as the population grows. Eat less meat, save the planet — and yourself 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z “This isn’t some species that was obliterated by deforestation or the building of a dam. Dinosaurs had their shot and nature selected them for extinction.” When ice cream meets booze, what could go wrong? 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z He was the first person to be alive to man’s ecological impact—for instance, the effect of deforestation on patterns of rainfall and soil erosion. Man of the world 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z More than a dozen Senate Democrats sent a letter to President Biden last week urging him to condition any support for Amazon preservation on significant progress reducing deforestation. DiCaprio, Fonda urge US not to sign climate deal with Brazil 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z “Large-scale cattle operations and feed crops – much of it illegal – along with some impacts from logging, are the primary drivers of this deforestation,” the group explained. Leonardo DiCaprio pledges $5m to help save the Amazon 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Of the early reports, Mr. Ford’s is the most successful, largely because it’s the easiest to grasp: huge, smoky fires = deforestation = more carbon dioxide. Television Review: ‘Years of Living Dangerously,’ Celebrity-Filled Documentary 2014-04-11T21:22:00Z Carbon emissions from fossil fuel use and deforestation are currently approaching 300 tonnes per second: check trillionthtonne.org to see what this means. We shouldn't fret about the carbon footprint of Will.i.am's helicopter 2012-05-25T14:41:37Z So what happens when the butterfly in Brazil, whose fluttering wings are creating wind-power in Texas, dies off because of pollution or deforestation? Art Review: Thinking Green ? Design Triennial at Cooper-Hewitt 2010-05-13T21:45:00Z One example is partially replacing an imported livestock feed like soymeal – associated with transport emissions and tropical deforestation – with microalgae-based feeds that need comparatively little land and could be locally sourced. Climate change threatens food but microscopic algae offer answers 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Nature This new episode documents the efforts of Chris Morgan to defend a population of orangutan threatened by deforestation. Wednesday's TV Highlights: 'Modern Family' on ABC 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z A recent report from the World Resources Institute pointed to raising livestock as a significant source of carbon emissions and recommended reducing meat consumption as a way to combat climate change and stem deforestation. It’s Called ‘Plant-Based,’ Look It Up 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z James, author of the acclaimed "Aerogrammes" and "Atlas of Unknowns," discovered the intriguing subject of her second novel after reading a book describing a real-life man-killing elephant, driven by deforestation to hunger and madness. Novelist Tania James talks rogue elephants, India and conservation 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z “Being vegan is extreme. Protesting the deforestation is extreme.” Liquid Death and the Nonsense of Packaged Water 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z The work features 49 dead cedar trees Lin planted in a rebuke of deforestation. 5 Things to Do This Weekend 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z However, instead of protecting forests and managing them sustainably, deforestation is continuing worldwide. New global stocktake: Healthy forests could store much more carbon 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The study focussed on New Zealand, where widespread deforestation and farming was begun by European settlers in the late 19th Century increasing the amount of sediment in rivers. Clearing mangroves makes 'muddification' worse 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Fabrics like recycled polyester and those made from wood pulp have a lower carbon footprint, but they too have an environmental cost as their production could lead to deforestation, Ms Singh says. Indian fashion designers face eco-chic dilemma 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Leading local nongovernmental organization Alliance Voary Gasy says concern is rife over massive deforestation, threatening what the United Nations calls Madagascar’s “unique biodiversity.” Madagascar’s president seeks reelection. Most challengers are boycotting and hope voters do, too 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Emissions are driven by the burning of fossil fuels, as well as deforestation, agricultural practices, manufacturing and other sources. 'Every bit matters': Six key takeaways from the latest U.S. climate report 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z But there is one thing they all agree on: To tackle both climate change and biodiversity loss, the world must do far more to cut fossil fuels and end deforestation of old-growth forests. How much can trees fight climate change? Massively, but not alone, study finds 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z And every year, deforestation contributes 15% of all the greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans. Forests could suck up 226 gigatons of carbon if restored and protected, study argues 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z "To restore global biodiversity, ending deforestation must be a top priority." Diverse forests hold huge carbon potential, as long as we cut emissions 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Researchers hope that these latest findings will contribute towards campaigns to reduce deforestation in the rainforest region and put in place conservation programmes that include this highly diverse group of species. 'Alien' wasps thriving in tropical forests 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Rampant deforestation over centuries has decimated this part of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, the only place in the world where the small, copper-colored monkey whose face is framed by a silken mane can be found. Saving Brazil’s golden monkey, one green corridor at a time 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Despite global pledges, leaders have struggled to rein in deforestation. How much can trees fight climate change? Massively, but not alone, study finds 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z They and others also argue that efforts to minimize deforestation and promote reforestation will only go so far. Forests could suck up 226 gigatons of carbon if restored and protected, study argues 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Any pause in conservation projects tipped the balance in favor of deforestation and destruction, environmentalists said. How campaigners' slayings hurt environmental protection in Colombia 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z For example, the research team applied the PPI technique to algorithms that can pinpoint areas of deforestation in the Amazon using satellite imagery. How to use AI for discovery -- without leading science astray 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Sugar cane and coffee plantations were the main driver of early deforestation. Saving Brazil’s golden monkey, one green corridor at a time 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z In contrast, deforestation accelerates climate change: It halts plant photosynthesis, so the trees are no longer taking up carbon. Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z “The reality is that we need to slash fossil fuel emissions, end deforestation, and restore ecosystems to stabilize the climate,” Lewis says. Forests could suck up 226 gigatons of carbon if restored and protected, study argues 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Municipalities affected by the three environmentalist murders saw increased deforestation versus levels nationally, government data showed. How campaigners' slayings hurt environmental protection in Colombia 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z These models were accurate, overall, when tested individually on regions in the forest; however, when these assessments were combined to estimate deforestation across the entire Amazon, the confidence intervals became highly skewed. How to use AI for discovery -- without leading science astray 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The minister warned Colombia's deforestation could increase this year amid the El Nino phenomenon, which causes drier weather, despite progress in halting destruction in 2022. Colombia, neighbors to jointly push six key points in COP28 -minister 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The company said it has a “rigorous livestock sourcing policy” that uses satellite monitoring to avoid suppliers linked to deforestation. How an American meat broker is fueling Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z PMI’s role as middleman shipping meat across borders shows how the growing international trade in beef can drive deforestation. Takeaways from AP’s reporting on an American beef trader’s links to Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z As well as poaching, elephants face the threat of deforestation and drought. Queen Camilla feeds orphaned baby elephant during Kenya visit 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z This is likely because the model struggled to recognize certain newer patterns of deforestation. How to use AI for discovery -- without leading science astray 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z "If the warnings and alerts are not sufficient, we could see deforestation explode and grow again," she said. Colombia, neighbors to jointly push six key points in COP28 -minister 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Two months after initial inquiries about its environmental policies for this story, PMI said it was joining industry efforts to combat deforestation. How an American meat broker is fueling Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z As a major buyer and shipper of Brazilian beef, PMI is facilitating international trade by an industry that has been widely documented to be a leading driver of Amazon deforestation. Takeaways from AP’s reporting on an American beef trader’s links to Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z It is important that we understand how deforestation of the Amazon ecosystem is contributing to climate warming. Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z With PPI, the team was able to correct for the bias in the confidence interval using a small number of human-labeled regions of deforestation. How to use AI for discovery -- without leading science astray 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z "River dolphins across the Amazon face threats from deforestation, pollution of the rivers and wetlands where they live, loss of connectivity of bodies of water, hydropower dams, unsustainable fishing practices and habitat loss," Trujillo said. Climate change is killing river dolphins, but 11 nations have signed a pledge to protect them 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Gibbs, the University of Wisconsin professor, said that because PMI and other middlemen have such strong purchasing power, they “need to come to the table” to help stop deforestation. How an American meat broker is fueling Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z “There’s no doubt that PMI Foods is benefiting from the deforestation of the Amazon,” Gibbs said. Takeaways from AP’s reporting on an American beef trader’s links to Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The researchers classed deforestation within 2 km of a data collection point as local. Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z "More efforts will be needed to enhance concrete collaboration between the three regions to foster real action to halt deforestation," the World Wildlife Fund said in a statement. Home countries of major rainforests agree to work together to save them 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Franca, adding that "degradation of Amazon forests does not only affect the local environment and the ecological diversity of the rainforest, it is also as large of a contributor to climate change as outright deforestation." 75% of exclusive hardwood may be illegally harvested 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z A new study published this week in the journal of the National Academy of Sciences linked Amazon deforestation to warmer regional temperatures. How an American meat broker is fueling Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z “They’re also helping to drive that deforestation by continuing to pay into that system.” Takeaways from AP’s reporting on an American beef trader’s links to Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z In comparison, in areas with both local and regional deforestation, the average temperature rise was 4.4 °C. Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Leaders from countries with the largest tropical forest basins are meeting in the Republic of Congo on Thursday to work together to protect the forests from deforestation and destruction. As rainforests worldwide disappear, burn and degrade, a summit to protect them opens in Brazzaville 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Recent numbers form Brazil's forest monitoring system shows that deforestation in the Amazon have been almost halved in 2023, compared to last year. 75% of exclusive hardwood may be illegally harvested 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z As a middleman that has been one of the leading importers of Brazilian beef to China, PMI provides a window into how that growing international trade is driving deforestation. How an American meat broker is fueling Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Last December, prosecutors found that JBS had bought more than 85,000 cows from ranches that engaged in illegal deforestation in Pará, one of nine states in the Brazilian Amazon. Takeaways from AP’s reporting on an American beef trader’s links to Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The scientists also analysed how future deforestation might further warm the Brazilian Amazon over the 30 years from 2020. Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The vast majority of deforestation in the world – 96% – occurs in tropical regions, the report said. As rainforests worldwide disappear, burn and degrade, a summit to protect them opens in Brazzaville 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Overall, the report considers human activities, such as deforestation and meat consumption, as well as the planet’s responses to those activities, including characteristics such as ice loss and temperature changes. Earth’s Latest ‘Vital Signs’ Show the Planet Is in Crisis 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z In a statement, JBS said it has a “zero-tolerance policy for illegal deforestation” in its supply chains, and is adopting block chain technology to include vetting of indirect suppliers by 2025. How an American meat broker is fueling Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Unlike leading meat processors and commodity traders, PMI has not signed on to industry agreements to fight deforestation. Takeaways from AP’s reporting on an American beef trader’s links to Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The researchers compared the warming that had occurred over regions with varying amounts of local and regional deforestation. Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Over the years, countries have announced many initiatives and commitments to ending deforestation, including one at the United Nations climate talks in Glasgow in 2021, but implementation has been slow. As rainforests worldwide disappear, burn and degrade, a summit to protect them opens in Brazzaville 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z In another positive note in the report, deforestation globally and in the Amazon—a particularly vital region for climate—has decreased. Earth’s Latest ‘Vital Signs’ Show the Planet Is in Crisis 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z China imposes relatively few environmental demands on its beef importers, meaning suppliers who need land for cattle may be tempted to engage in deforestation, said Gibbs, the University of Wisconsin geography professor. How an American meat broker is fueling Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Gibbs, the University of Wisconsin geography professor, said China imposes relatively few environmental demands on its beef importers, meaning suppliers who need land for cattle may be tempted to engage in deforestation. Takeaways from AP’s reporting on an American beef trader’s links to Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The study also looked beyond deforestation to analyze forest degradation, with one researcher estimating the area of degraded forests to be much larger than the area of global deforestation. World far off track on pledges to end deforestation by 2030 - report 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z "Children have an instinctive understanding about the way the world operates," Sir David said recently, while also issuing a warning about the perils of deforestation. Planet Earth III magnificent but horrifying, say reviewers 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The boundaries include variables, such as biodiversity and nutrient flow, that are not included in the new analysis, as well as some of the vital signs, such as deforestation and ocean acidification. Earth’s Latest ‘Vital Signs’ Show the Planet Is in Crisis 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Daniel Azeredo, a Brazilian federal prosecutor who has led crackdowns on illegal deforestation in the beef industry, said companies must ensure that products from the Amazon region do not come from illegally deforested land. How an American meat broker is fueling Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z As a middleman rather than a company that raises animals or processes meat, PMI’s role in deforestation has been little examined. Takeaways from AP’s reporting on an American beef trader’s links to Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Haupt said that some 50 countries are on track to end forest loss, with Brazil, Indonesia, and Malaysia showing drastic reductions in deforestation. World far off track on pledges to end deforestation by 2030 - report 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Instead, deforestation is being continued to obtain cropland and pastures and arid fields are being irrigated. Land use: Producing more food and storing more carbon 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Threats to the habitats include deforestation, climate change, air pollution and ash dieback. Rescue mission for UK rainforests’ weird treasures 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Changes in land use such as deforestation could alter the river regime. Researchers study one of the world's darkest rivers 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z “The entire industry that buys those animals, that sells leather or meat, must make sure that they don’t allow products from areas of illegal deforestation,” Azeredo said. Takeaways from AP’s reporting on an American beef trader’s links to Amazon deforestation 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The report was conducted by a coalition of civil society and research organizations who assess progress towards pledges to eliminate deforestation by 2030. World far off track on pledges to end deforestation by 2030 - report 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z But while Lula’s administration has upheld Indigenous rights by restoring land in the rainforest and the Brazilian Supreme Court struck down a challenge to Indigenous land rights last month, deforestation remains a major concern. Record-breaking wildfires blanket Brazil with smoke 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The ancient woodlands have shrunk to a fraction of their former size after years of deforestation and over-grazing. Rescue mission for UK rainforests’ weird treasures 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Despite steps toward decreasing deforestation, uncontrolled wildfires are threatening environmental gains in Brazilian Amazonia, one of the world's most critical carbon sinks and a region of high biological and cultural diversity. Wildfires threaten environmental gains in climate-crucial Amazon 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z "Fire is not natural in the Amazon, it comes from criminal actions or deforestation," Environment Minister Marina Silva told reporters. Brazil tells landowners to stop setting fires in Amazon 'climate emergency' 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The HMH book closes its chapter by highlighting the climate contributions of deforestation, urbanization and “carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released by human activities.” Climate Misinformation Persists in New Middle School Textbooks 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z "This synthesis revealed the exceptional vulnerability to the increasing levels of disturbances -- such as climate change and deforestation -- on the abundance diversity and connectivity of canopy-dwelling plants around the globe," she said. Epiphytes, amazing plants like moss and bromeliads found in trees, face growing threats 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The culprits behind their decline are all too familiar: deforestation, mining, agriculture and the relentless illegal trade in bushmeat and live animals. Gorillas are beloved, but deeply endangered by human activity. Here's how we can help 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Previous spikes in fire counts, including the record-breaking fires for a non-drought year in August and September 2022, were associated with widespread deforestation, a primary source of fire and a strong predictor of burned area. Wildfires threaten environmental gains in climate-crucial Amazon 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z "If we hadn't reduced deforestation by almost 50% we would be living through the Apocalypse," Silva said. Brazil tells landowners to stop setting fires in Amazon 'climate emergency' 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z She says the middle school textbooks left her with the impression that the publishers had watered down the contributions of fossil fuels to the crisis while overemphasizing the contributions of urbanization and deforestation. Climate Misinformation Persists in New Middle School Textbooks 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The Amazon Fund was created in 2008 to raise donations to fight deforestation. Switzerland, US donate $8 million to Brazil's fund to fight Amazon deforestation 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z One of the foremost contributors is habitat destruction due to deforestation, mining activities and agricultural expansion. Gorillas are beloved, but deeply endangered by human activity. Here's how we can help 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Dr de Oliveira said: "This year's high and climbing fire counts, in the context of reduced deforestation, highlight a decoupling of forest fires from deforestation. " Wildfires threaten environmental gains in climate-crucial Amazon 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The Apyterewa territory had the most deforestation of any Indigenous land in Brazil for four years running, according to official data. Brazil’s government starts expelling non-Indigenous people from two native territories in the Amazon 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z "Droughts triggered by El Niño events appear to have played a role in intensifying the grass-fire cycle and contributing to deforestation in the past," he said. Climate and human land use both play roles in Pacific island wildfires past and present 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The fund supports the prevention, monitoring and combat of Amazon deforestation and fosters sustainable development. Switzerland, US donate $8 million to Brazil's fund to fight Amazon deforestation 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Over the last four years, deforestation in the Amazon rose 56 percent with an estimated 13,000 square miles of land destroyed by development. Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds Indigenous rights to reclaim land 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Additional pressures may be affecting fire counts, including the lag effect of the deforestation boom associated with weakened enforcement of environmental laws under President Bolsonaro. Wildfires threaten environmental gains in climate-crucial Amazon 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z So there was a much greater potential for massive deforestation and therefore a massive lowering of oxygen. Our Fragile Earth: How Close Are We to Climate Catastrophe? 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z But deforestation is often financially profitable, so it continues at a rapid rate. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The biggest problem is the loss of wild areas to growing cities, and activities like farming and deforestation. WWF Report: Wildlife Numbers Have Dropped Sharply 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The greenhouse gases unleashed by this deforestation and land degradation mean food systems account for one-third of the world's human-generated climate pollution. What would happen if the world cut meat and milk consumption in half? 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Dr de Oliveira said: "Nuanced science and management actions, including reforestation, forest management and agroforestry will be necessary to avert the risk of 'runaway' forest fire and degradation that is decoupled from deforestation." Wildfires threaten environmental gains in climate-crucial Amazon 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Lula has helped to restore Brazil's central role in climate diplomacy, leading a regional rainforest summit, drawing global contributions to protect the Amazon and overhauling policies to bring down deforestation sharply. Analysis: Lula struggles to revive Brazil's 'soft power' amid US-China tensions 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Researchers can now measure this trend closely: In the last quarter-century, satellite-based technology has led to a paradigm change in charting deforestation. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The huge demand has led to significant deforestation in areas where oil palm trees can grow near the equator. 'This could be the holy grail to replace palm oil' - research team 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The red panda is recognised as endangered in the wild, meaning the species faces a high risk of extinction in the near future due to deforestation and habitat loss, poaching and the illegal pet trade. Twin red panda cubs born in Longleat breeding scheme 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The summit's resulting Belém Declaration established many important objectives, but it fell short of a strong commitment to achieving zero deforestation by 2030 or to substantially reducing forest fire frequency. Wildfires threaten environmental gains in climate-crucial Amazon 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z His polices have helped to nearly halve deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon through August, compared to the first eight months of last year, rebuilding Brazil's credibility for climate talks. Analysis: Lula struggles to revive Brazil's 'soft power' amid US-China tensions 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z New deforestation datasets, based on the Landsat satellites, for instance, track forest change since 2000 with resolution at 30 meters, while many other products now offer frequent imaging at close resolution. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The center will guarantee coordinated action by police in the Amazon countries with "much more efficient results" to combat a series of crimes, such as deforestation and the smuggling of gold, timber and wild animals. Brazil sees Amazon rainforest international security hub launch this year 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Extensive deforestation and urbanisation have brought people and wildlife into close contact. India's Kerala state closes schools, banks in seven villages due to Nipah deaths 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Extensive deforestation and urbanization have brought people and wildlife into close contact. India's Kerala state reports two deaths from Nipah virus 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The EU received no response to date on its demands for commitments on climate and deforestation. Mercosur splits dampen EU outlook for trade deal as window narrows 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z "On-site observation is very expensive and logistically challenging, and you're talking about case studies. These satellite-based data sets just open up opportunities to see deforestation at scale, systematically, across the globe." How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z August was another month of relatively good news for the Amazon rainforest: The rate of deforestation has continued to decline significantly. Amazon deforestation continues to plummet 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z “Halting and reversing deforestation” and adopting better crop-growing practices are critical to fighting climate change, the report said. UN report says the world is way off track to curb global warming, but offers ways to fix that 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Renewable energy also needs significant expansion while deforestation needs to be halted and reversed by 2030. Climate change: UN calls for 'radical' changes to stem warming 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Vieira added that Mercosur wants the EU to be "more flexible" on potential sanctions that could be imposed on the South American countries in case they failed to fully comply with European deforestation standards. Brazil minister says Mercosur reply on trade deal sent to EU, diplomats deny 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z However, it is similarly tough to identify the optimal landowners to subsidize, and these payments may not match the quick cash-in of deforestation. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, Marina Silva, Brazil's environment minister, announced a 66.1 percent decrease in Amazon deforestation compared to last August. Amazon deforestation continues to plummet 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z It noted that about 95% of deforestation is in the tropics, but global consumers drive the tree loss. UN report says the world is way off track to curb global warming, but offers ways to fix that 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The participants agreed to the creation of an alliance to fight deforestation but failed to negotiate a joint goal for conservation. Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate continues to fall 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Open extra-duty model in play at Flushing Meadows - is only made from newly created, virgin rubber, which activists say leads to deforestation of rubber trees in the Amazon. Tennis ball wasteland? Game grapples with a fuzzy yellow recycling problem 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z In Indonesia, a 2020 study found such subsidies reduced deforestation near villages by 30 percent. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z So far this year, the rate of deforestation is 48 percent lower than in 2022 and is at levels not seen since 2018. Amazon deforestation continues to plummet 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Open extra-duty model in play at Flushing Meadows — is only made from newly created, virgin rubber, which activists say leads to deforestation of rubber trees in the Amazon. Tennis ball wasteland? Game grapples with a fuzzy yellow recycling problem 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The rate of deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has dropped by 66.1% this August compared to the same month last year, satellite data from space research agency Inpe suggests. Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate continues to fall 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The money will be allocated based on the municipality´s performance in reducing deforestation and fires, as measured by official satellite monitoring. In the battle against Amazon deforestation, Brazil offers cash rewards to municipalities 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z At this point, it might seem that laws simply banning deforestation in key areas would work best -- indeed, about 16 percent of the world's land overall is protected in some way. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z But deforestation and climate change are degrading the Amazon and its ability to sop up carbon from the atmosphere. Amazon deforestation continues to plummet 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Environmentalists say Indigenous groups are the best guardians of the rainforest and deforestation data shows that the forests on their reservations are the best conserved. Brazil's Lula legalizes more Indigenous reservations in Amazon 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The reduction is particularly notable as August is historically one of the months when deforestation is at its highest. Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate continues to fall 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The resources must be invested in land titling, monitoring and control of deforestation and fires, and sustainable production. In the battle against Amazon deforestation, Brazil offers cash rewards to municipalities 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Even with protected areas in place, there is still "leakage" of deforestation into other regions. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Some scientists fear that if deforestation continues, the rainforest could reach a point beyond which it cannot recover and would become a grassy savannah. Amazon deforestation continues to plummet 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Some 2,500 acres of Amazon mangroves fall to deforestation each year; cutting them releases up to four times as much carbon as cutting the same amount of upland trees, Bernardino’s team recently found. Why protecting mangroves is key to mitigating climate change 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Africa hosts many REDD+ projects which earn credits by reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation. Explainer: What options do African nations have to finance climate, nature? 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z The most critical municipalities are located along the arc of deforestation, a vast region along the southern part of the Amazon. In the battle against Amazon deforestation, Brazil offers cash rewards to municipalities 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Still more approaches exist, including "nonstate agreements," such as the Amazon Soy Moratorium in Brazil, in which grain traders pledged not to buy soy from deforested lands, and reduced deforestation without "leakage." How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z She is currently doing field work in the rainforest, and says the decreasing rate of deforestation is an important signal for voters. Amazon deforestation continues to plummet 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Although the countries, which included Peru and Colômbia, didn't formally agree on how to end deforestation in the region, they demanded more effective measures from developed countries to prevent its destruction. Brazil's struggling rainforests are so understudied, it's not clear how bad the damage is 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z Escalating water use and deforestation for cattle feed crops is not a necessity, it is a choice, our choice. Climate crisis: Planetary and personal health 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z In the first seven months of his third term, there was a 42% drop in deforestation. In the battle against Amazon deforestation, Brazil offers cash rewards to municipalities 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z And political instability leads to more deforestation because "the current administration places lower value on future conservation payments." How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Some scientists, however, prefer to follow the annual rather than monthly deforestation data. Amazon deforestation continues to plummet 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z "There is no other way to do deforestation projects. You cannot know ten years in advance what the deforestation rates will be," he said. Focus: Carbon credit market confidence ebbs as big names retreat 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z However, the ocean is a giant carbon sink that naturally sequesters roughly 30% of emissions, and forests and terrestrial carbon sinks are increasingly depleted through deforestation. Billions are being invested in carbon removal strategies to fight global heating. Will they work? 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z Almost half of these emissions come from deforestation. In the battle against Amazon deforestation, Brazil offers cash rewards to municipalities 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z In the Amazon from 2001 to 2005, Brazilian deforestation rates were three to four times higher than on similar land across the border, but that imbalance vanished once the country passed conservation measures in 2006. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z But she adds that there could be a lag in capturing deforestation via satellite imagery and "there is quite a bit of deforestation happening in the second half of the year." Amazon deforestation continues to plummet 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z In 2021, Gabon was the first country to receive payments for reducing forest emissions from deforestation. Gabon’s wealthy, dynastic leader thought he could resist Africa’s trend of coups. He might be wrong 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z But he also acknowledged that “there is a lot of deforestation” that should be reversed to ensure Nigeria’s contribution to fighting climate change. Logging is growing in a Nigerian forest home to endangered elephants. Rangers blame lax enforcement 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z But deforestation has slowly eaten away at its edges, and drought and fire have limited rainforests' ability to withstand extreme temperatures. Rainforest study: Scientists now know the temperature at which photosynthesis stops 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z However, deforestation ramped up again after a 2014 change in government. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z A meeting of Amazon nations early this year, for example, failed to reach an agreement on important barriers to progress, such as deforestation targets and the future of oil and gas development in the rainforest. Amazon deforestation continues to plummet 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z “The combination of climate change and local deforestation may already be placing the hottest tropical forest regions close to, or even beyond, a critical thermal threshold,” authors wrote. Tropical forests may be warming to a point where plant photosynthesis fails, study warns 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z "Many projects don't seem to be reducing deforestation at all, which also means that they shouldn't be selling carbon credits at all," West told Salon in a phone interview. Why planting trees to offset carbon emissions doesn't really work, according to experts 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z In July of this year, deforestation in the Amazon fell by 66 percent, hitting a six-year low. Rainforest study: Scientists now know the temperature at which photosynthesis stops 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Conversely, in Brazil, one study found that deforestation rates were 8 to 10 percent higher where mayors were running for re-election between 2002 and 2012, suggesting incumbents had deforestation industry support. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Locals resorted to cattle ranching and today the region ranks high for deforestation. Support grows for sustainable development, a ‘bioeconomy,’ in the Amazon 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z “Therefore, our results suggest that the combination of ambitious climate change mitigation goals and reduced deforestation can ensure that these important realms of carbon, water and biodiversity stay below thermally critical thresholds.” Tropical forests may be warming to a point where plant photosynthesis fails, study warns 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z "Many projects don't seem to be reducing deforestation at all. We're not even in the ballpark of something that would be considered acceptable." Why planting trees to offset carbon emissions doesn't really work, according to experts 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z His administration has set a goal to stop deforestation entirely by 2030. Rainforest study: Scientists now know the temperature at which photosynthesis stops 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z And while many scholars have studied deforestation in Brazil and Indonesia, fewer have examined the Democratic Republic of Congo, another deforestation leader, and sub-Saharan Africa. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The study attributed the rise in a large part to an increase in deforestation, researcher and leader of the study Luciana Gatti said. Amazon forest carbon emissions skyrocketed under Bolsonaro, study shows 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z But even as these critical ecosystems work with Earth’s oceans to help scrub CO2 from the atmosphere and give us air to breathe, tropical forests have long faced growing threats from fires, poaching and deforestation. Tropical forests may be warming to a point where plant photosynthesis fails, study warns 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z "Yet this alone will not protect tropical forests," she added, emphasizing that reducing carbon emissions on the front end is necessary to stop deforestation and global warming. Why planting trees to offset carbon emissions doesn't really work, according to experts 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Another reason for concern, Pau says, is that tropical forests are crucial for carbon storage and biodiversity—and they’re already plenty threatened by deforestation. Tropical Forests May Be Getting Too Hot for Photosynthesis 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z But deforestation today, particularly in tropical areas, often looks very different, and forest regeneration is not common. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The research also showed the number of fines imposed by enforcement agencies for illegal deforestation in the Amazon fell by half in 2020 compared to the levels recorded between 2010 and 2018. Amazon forest carbon emissions skyrocketed under Bolsonaro, study shows 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Summer floods in North Korea often cause serious damage to its agricultural sector due to poor drainage and deforestation. North Korea’s Kim lambasts premier over flooding, possible bid to shift blame for bad economy 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z "With a concerted effort, it should be possible to halt tropical deforestation and its concomitant carbon emissions," Jones said. Why planting trees to offset carbon emissions doesn't really work, according to experts 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z But reducing carbon emissions and limiting deforestation could take the worst-case scenario out of the running. Tropical Forests May Be Getting Too Hot for Photosynthesis 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Indeed, as Balboni and Olken emphasize, deforestation is now rampant partly because the profits from chopping down trees come not just from timber, but from replacing forests with agriculture. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z At the same time, the gap between the rich and poor greatly widened under his leadership, deforestation spread at an alarming rate, and there was widespread land grabbing by his Cambodian allies and foreign investors. Cambodian Parliament approves longtime leader’s son as prime minister as part of generational change 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Scientists have long warned that climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, by deforestation and by certain agricultural practices, will lead to more and prolonged bouts of extreme weather including hotter temperatures. Record-setting temperatures forecast in Dallas as scorching heat wave continues to bake the US 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z The most alarming drops in orangutan populations were observed in regions that had undergone deforestation and transformation into agricultural zones. Orangutans are being pushed to the brink of extinction. Can we save them in time? 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z She was previously a fellow at the Rainforest Investigations Network, where she examined the forces that drive deforestation in the Amazon. Brazil Found the Last Survivors of an Amazon Tribe. Now What? 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z In Brazil, deforestation has increased along with agricultural prices; in Indonesia, clearing trees accelerated as the global price of palm oil went up, leading companies to replace forests with palm tree orchards. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Lula has pledged to halt illegal deforestation in the Amazon rainforest by 2030 and help drive an ecological transition led by renewable energy. Brazil govt pushes Congress to approve 'green' bills before COP28 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z That also means divesting from any holding, hedge, subsidiary, instrument or position that contributes to deforestation and the burning of the world's lungs — and the same for any water-related investments. Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg: Fight me, cowards 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z As these agricultural projects expand, they bring about immense deforestation, robbing orangutans of their natural habitats and pushing them closer to the brink. Orangutans are being pushed to the brink of extinction. Can we save them in time? 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z He is now part of a team working to protect Nigeria’s Omo Forest Reserve, which is facing expanding deforestation from excessive logging, uncontrolled farming and poaching. A Nigerian forest and its animals are under threat. Poachers have become rangers to protect both 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z All this tree-clearing creates a familiar situation: The globally shared costs of climate change from deforestation are "externalities," as economists say, imposed on everyone else by the people removing forest land. How to tackle the global deforestation crisis 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Livestock farms also contribute to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and water pollution. Lab-Grown Chicken Approved For Sale In The United States 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z But the number of furnaces is increasing - in 2000 there were 90 but today there are at least 490 - and that is speeding up deforestation. Burning mangrove trees for a living: 'I'd quit tomorrow if I could' 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Additionally, deforestation and the burning of peatlands release vast amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, exacerbating global climate change. Orangutans are being pushed to the brink of extinction. Can we save them in time? 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z With a lack of infrastructure and deforestation exacerbating flood risks, North Korea has been bracing for the storm, scrambling to head off damage and salvage crops. North Korea warns of flood damage after tropical storm drenches South 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z But environmentalists criticized the joint declaration for failing to commit to ending deforestation by 2030, while also falling short of expectations on stopping oil drilling in the Amazon and halting illegal mining. Brazil's Lula seeks global rainforest nation pact at Amazon summit 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The “Belem Declaration,” the gathering’s official proclamation issued Tuesday, didn’t include shared commitments to zero deforestation by 2030. Amazon nations seek common voice on climate change, urge action from industrialized world 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The eight countries that share the Amazon basin have fallen short of an agreed goal to end deforestation. Amazon nations fall short of agreed goal to end deforestation 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Whether an agreement can be reached on ending deforestation by 2030 will likely hinge on Bolivia, where destruction has soared recently due to fire and rapidly expanding farming. Amazon rainforest nations gather to forge shared policy in Brazil 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Brazil and Colombia have pledged to stop deforestation completely by 2030, but other countries are reluctant to follow. Eight Amazon rainforest countries open summit in Belem, Brazil 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z In some 400 events, representatives of Indigenous groups, riverine communities, fishermen and Afro-descendants discussed topics such as harassment from carbon credit companies, ending deforestation and illegal mining. Brazil has 1.7 million Indigenous people, near double the count from prior census, government says 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z It's the first time in 45 years that there's been a meeting like this, ensuring a regional response to combat crime and deforestation as well as climate change. Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future? 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z A joint declaration on Tuesday created an alliance to combat deforestation, but left each country to pursue its own conservation goals. Amazon nations fall short of agreed goal to end deforestation 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The European Union recently passed a law prohibiting companies from importing beef, soy, cocoa and other products linked to deforestation. Amazon rainforest nations gather to forge shared policy in Brazil 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Emboldened by a 42% drop in deforestation during his first seven months in office, he has sought international financial support for forest protection. Eight Amazon rainforest countries open summit in Belem, Brazil 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Brazil's criticism of the application of the EU's deforestation rules coincides with talks to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement between Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, and EU nations. Brazil official defends progress on protecting forests, blasts EU ban 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z While Pará is well-known as the epicentre of Brazil's deforestation, more recently it's also become an appealing prospect for another burgeoning forest industry - carbon credits. Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future? 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The relentless expansion of soybeans and pastures encroaches on their land, while land robbers promote illegal deforestation. An Indigenous leader has inspired an Amazon city to grant personhood to an endangered river 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The relentless expansion of soybeans and pastures encroaches on their land, while land-robbers promote illegal deforestation. An Indigenous leader has inspired an Amazon city to grant personhood to an endangered river 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The roads have been called “arteries of destruction” and often generate deforestation resembling a fish skeleton, with smaller dirt roads branching off the spine of an official road. Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect? 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Yet Brazilian soy and beef lobbies expressed concern about whether the EC had effective tools to determine whether a product came from an area of deforestation, and about provisions to classify countries by "deforestation risk." Brazil official defends progress on protecting forests, blasts EU ban 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z "The deforestation of the Amazon's forests is not good for us Indigenous peoples, and white man needs to rethink and preserve what remains of the Amazon," he warned. Exclusive: Amazon Indigenous chief Raoni warns of disaster if deforestation not stopped 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Some researchers say this means that many small-scale mining operations disregard environmental laws restricting deforestation and the use of toxic liquid mercury to separate precious metal from sediment. Insight: Amazon rainforest gold mining is poisoning scores of threatened species 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z A judicial order subsequently overruled that law, but the invasion and deforestation have not stopped. An Indigenous leader has inspired an Amazon city to grant personhood to an endangered river 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Atmospheric chemist Luciana Gatti, a researcher for Brazil’s National Institute of Space Research, said deforestation leads to more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and generally means reduced rainfall and higher temperatures. Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect? 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Regarding use of traceability systems to gauge deforestation, the EC said this was possible "so long as they help operators provide the geolocation of where commodities have been produced." Brazil official defends progress on protecting forests, blasts EU ban 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Despite the overall improvement, the gap between Cambodia’s rich and poor has widened, deforestation has spread at an alarming rate and land grabs by Hun Sen’s domestic allies and foreign investors have become widespread. Cambodia electoral body confirms Prime Minister Hun Sen’s party as the winner after final vote tally 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Preliminary government figures showed on Thursday that deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell in July to its lowest level since 2017, boosting Lula's credibility on environmental policy ahead of the summit. Amazon nations to set up rainforest science panel - Brazilian minister 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z “I had never seen it in my lifetime,” said the 48-year-old, who blames the episode on rampant illegal deforestation. An Indigenous leader has inspired an Amazon city to grant personhood to an endangered river 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Gatti said half of the deforestation in the eastern Amazon needs to be reversed to maintain the rainforest as a buffer against climate change. Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect? 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The rate of deforestation in Brazil's Amazon has dropped to its lowest in six years, space agency data suggests. Amazon rainforest: Deforestation in Brazil at six-year low 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The Europeans drafted the side letter in response to Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, who undercut environmental protections, allowing deforestation to soar. Mercosur to agree counterproposal for trade talks with EU 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z But oil and mining guilds say their industries are needed to shore up Ecuador's battered economy and that bans would expose the areas to illegal mining and deforestation. Ecuadorean votes could bar oil output in Amazon reserve, mining near Quito 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z In June, Lula unveiled plans to meet a pledge to eliminate deforestation in the Amazon, the world's largest tropical rainforest, by 2030. Biden says Brazil’s Lula wants to meet with him shortly on climate 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z However, deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has dropped 33.6% in his first six months from the same period of 2022, an encouraging sign for his administration’s environmental efforts. Brazil’s Indigenous chief fighting to save Amazon urges President Lula to defend people’s rights 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Scientists have long warned that climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, by deforestation and by certain agricultural practices, will lead to more and prolonged bouts of extreme weather. Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the year 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The EU recently passed a law banning six imported products if linked to deforestation, which Brazilian exporters and government officials saw as a protectionist move. Mercosur to agree counterproposal for trade talks with EU 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Activists says the Akbelen forest will be totally destroyed by July 31 if the deforestation continues. Protesters occupy forest to stop Turkish coal mine expansion 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Its new forestry policy could put it at odds with a European Union deforestation law coming into effect in about 18 months banning certain goods linked to deforestation and forest degradation. Focus: P&G drops forest pledge, drawing ire of green groups, investors 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z We must stop building new fossil fuel infrastructure, plant more trees and halt deforestation. Doctors prescribe an end to fossil fuels | Op-Ed 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Earth has warmed roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit since the 19th century and will continue to grow hotter until humans essentially stop burning oil, gas and coal, and halt deforestation, scientists say. Heat Records Keep Falling: July Has Been a Scorcher 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z One of the Brazilian diplomats said that new law had muddied the waters by failing to distinguish between legal and illegal deforestation in Brazil, making it more difficult to conclude the trade talks by year-end. Mercosur to agree counterproposal for trade talks with EU 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z “Brazil will meet its climate commitments,” insisted Lula, including those on deforestation. EU and Latin American leaders hold a summit hoping to rekindle relationship with long-lost friends 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Kerry has said he hopes to work on at least three issues with China: curbing methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that leaks from oil and gas wells; deforestation; and phasing out China’s coal consumption. The U.S. and China Are Restarting Climate Talks: Here’s Where Things Stand 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z It has been put on hold because of EU concerns over Amazon deforestation. EU, Mercosur see little trade deal progress at inter-region summit 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Finally, meat consumption contributes to climate change though deforestation and methane emissions. A Meatless Diet Is Better for You—And the Planet 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The presidents of Brazil and Colombia discussed regional coordination to fight deforestation and protect the world's largest and most biodiverse rainforest at a meeting in Colombia's Amazonian city of Leticia on Saturday. China mutual funds cut fees as regulator targets $3.7 trillion sector 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z As one example, deforestation in one tropical region might turn a rainforest into a "savanna-type system," which is a drier, grassier ecosystem with far fewer trees. Ecosystems are on the verge of collapsing "surprisingly quickly": Study 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z He points out that deforestation rates in Ghana are high, with a lot of mining destroying vegetation which is the bats' natural habitat. Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic clues 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z The European Commission has proposed an addendum on deforestation and sustainability and is awaiting a Mercosur response. EU, Mercosur see little trade deal progress at inter-region summit 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Under the far-right leader’s term, deforestation soared to a 15-year high, and environmental restrictions were weakened. The presidents of Brazil and Colombia meet to boost cooperation ahead of Amazon summit 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z The past few years have seen an alarming rise in deforestation. Amazon deforestation down by a third in 2023, says Brazilian government 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z By contrast, the new paper examines how ecosystems respond when there are multiple simultaneous stresses, such as climate change, deforestation and pollution caused by mining. Ecosystems are on the verge of collapsing "surprisingly quickly": Study 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z This year’s data includes a 41% plunge in alerts for June, which marks the start of the dry season when deforestation tends to jump. In Lula’s first six months, Brazil Amazon deforestation dropped 34%, reversing trend under Bolsonaro 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The ICF refers to UK aid given to support vulnerable countries to deal with the causes of climate change, including preventing deforestation and reducing carbon emissions, as well as preparing for its effects. Memo reveals pressure on climate finance pledge 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z The Colombian leader has proposed the creation of multilateral 20-year financing fund to support farming communities contributing to deforestation. The presidents of Brazil and Colombia meet to boost cooperation ahead of Amazon summit 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z "We have reached a steady downward trend in deforestation of the Amazon," Environment Minister Marina Silva told reporters. Amazon deforestation down by a third in 2023, says Brazilian government 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The forest has one of the highest deforestation rates on the planet though it attracts less attention than its Amazon neighbour. Sex life of rare 'leopard-print' frog revealed 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z They were emboldened, and Amazon deforestation surged to a 15-year high. In Lula’s first six months, Brazil Amazon deforestation dropped 34%, reversing trend under Bolsonaro 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Now the Commission and some EU member states have raised the possibility of reviving it after it was put on hold largely because of EU concerns over Amazon deforestation. EU-Mercosur trade deal threatens Indigenous lands, activist says 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Despite an international pledge to end deforestation, the planet is still rapidly losing tropical forests. 115 Degrees Fahrenheit 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z And while deforestation was reported to have fallen, fires were up in the statistics. Amazon deforestation down by a third in 2023, says Brazilian government 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z He cited the example of Costa Rica, which has reversed the Central American trend of deforestation by paying farmers to preserve and extend the rainforest. Call of the Rewild: Restoring Ecological Health to the Emerald Isle 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Thursday’s deforestation data comes from a system called Deter, managed by the National Institute for Space Research, a federal agency. In Lula’s first six months, Brazil Amazon deforestation dropped 34%, reversing trend under Bolsonaro 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The Commission, which oversees EU trade policy, has said there is an opportunity for talks after last year's electoral defeat of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro whose policies contributed to a peak in Amazon deforestation. EU-Mercosur trade deal threatens Indigenous lands, activist says 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z More than a year after countries pledged to end deforestation by 2030, the world is continuing to lose its tropical forests at a fast pace, according to a report issued on Tuesday. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z It suggested that a political pledge to end deforestation made by world leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in 2021 was well off track. Amazon deforestation down by a third in 2023, says Brazilian government 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Rampant deforestation had dramatically reduced and fragmented its habitat, creating isolated pockets of muriquis. A scientist’s 4-decade quest to save the biggest monkey in the Americas 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z It is an initiative mainly focused on detecting real-time deforestation. In Lula’s first six months, Brazil Amazon deforestation dropped 34%, reversing trend under Bolsonaro 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The planet is rapidly losing tropical forests, despite an international pledge to end deforestation, according to an annual survey. Your Wednesday Briefing: Wagner Chief in Exile 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The report, done in collaboration with the University of Maryland, documented tree loss in the tropics from deforestation, fires and other causes. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, rapid deforestation across the world means there are fewer trees to absorb CO2. What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing? 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Indonesia and Malaysia managed to keep forest loss near a record low, continuing a multiyear streak of stamping down deforestation driven by oil palm plantations. Tropical forest losses rise in 2022 despite pledge to end them 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The most accurate deforestation calculations come from another system called Prodes, with data released only annually. In Lula’s first six months, Brazil Amazon deforestation dropped 34%, reversing trend under Bolsonaro 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z In Amazonas state, which is home to over half of Brazil's intact forests, the rate of deforestation has almost doubled over the past three years. Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Tropical deforestation also degrades some of the planet’s richest ecosystems, the habitats for plants and animals and the regulators of rain patterns for several countries. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The agreement was struck in 2019 after lengthy negotiations but was then put on hold largely due to European concerns over Amazon deforestation. Brazil's Lula calls for 'common sense' negotiations on EU-Mercosur trade pact 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z Commodity agriculture was largely responsible for deforestation in Bolivia, experts said, as the government supports agribusiness expansion. Tropical forest losses rise in 2022 despite pledge to end them 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Improved deforestation data also reflect the change in rhetoric coming from the top, said Schmitt. In Lula’s first six months, Brazil Amazon deforestation dropped 34%, reversing trend under Bolsonaro 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Soybean expansion has resulted in nearly a million hectares of deforestation in Bolivia since the turn of the century. Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Brazil, the country with the largest portion of tropical rainforest, had the highest rates of deforestation globally. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, his government outlined plans to eliminate illegal deforestation in the rainforest by 2030. Brazil's Lula discusses peace, poverty and inequality with pope 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z They were declared extinct in 1939, probably done in by a combination of deforestation, competition with invasive species, introduced diseases and hunting. Parrots Are Taking Over the World 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Experts say the mere expectation that a land-grabbed area will eventually be regularized has historically been one of deforestation’s biggest drivers. In Lula’s first six months, Brazil Amazon deforestation dropped 34%, reversing trend under Bolsonaro 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z While the overall picture is not good, there are some positive developments that show that it is possible to rein in deforestation. Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z It was one of the few tropical forest countries that did not sign the Glasgow commitment on deforestation. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The report says that its carbon offset portfolio included investments in projects such as renewable energy, landfill gas and prevention of deforestation. A greenwashing lawsuit against Delta aims to set a precedent 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z The long overdue trade deal was struck in 2019 but still needs to be finalized, being put on hold since then largely due to European concerns over Amazon deforestation. Brazil's Lula to discuss Mercosur-EU deal, 'tough' French stance with Macron 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z It may be premature to celebrate the reversal in deforestation’s trend, however. In Lula’s first six months, Brazil Amazon deforestation dropped 34%, reversing trend under Bolsonaro 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z In both countries, oil palm corporations also appear to be taking action, with some 83% of palm oil refining capacity now operating under no deforestation, no peatland and no exploitation commitments. Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z In Ghana, the country that lost the biggest proportion of its primary forest last year, small-scale clearing for cocoa production was a major source of deforestation. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Investigations into offsets geared at preventing deforestation have also found issues. A greenwashing lawsuit against Delta aims to set a precedent 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z French lawmakers have said the EU agreement with the Mercosur bloc of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay could lead to increased deforestation in South America and hurt French and European farmers. Brazil's Lula to discuss Mercosur-EU deal, 'tough' French stance with Macron 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Producing for a world of consumers strained natural resources, encouraging overfishing in Southeast Asia and illegal deforestation in Brazil. Why It Seems Everything We Knew About the Global Economy Is No Longer True 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z With a new president in Brazil committing to end deforestation in the Amazon by 2030, there is renewed hope that the promises made in Glasgow in 2021 might fare better in the coming years. Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z “Unless we integrate development priorities in those actions in those countries, we will not be able to address deforestation,” he said. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Offsets tied to deforestation also rest on the assumption that the trees absorbing the carbon will be around forever. A greenwashing lawsuit against Delta aims to set a precedent 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Although consumer goods manufacturers are particularly exposed, other sectors that import goods associated with deforestation, including commodities houses and industrials companies, will also face scrutiny. Exclusive: Investors may exit consumer goods firms over EU deforestation law 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z She said the EU also will provide 430 million euros to help fight deforestation and 20 million euros to the Amazon Fund to preserve the Amazon Forest. EU Commission chief talks with Brazil’s president about stalled trade deal 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z "There's an urgency to get a peak and decline in deforestation, even more urgent than the peak and decline in carbon emissions," said Rod Taylor from WRI. Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z One of the few bright spots in the report came from Southeast Asia, where efforts to curb deforestation in Malaysia and Indonesia continued to yield results. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Bigger palm oil companies will not be affected by a new European Union law banning goods linked to deforestation, two of Malaysia's largest producers of the commodity said on Monday. Explainer: UBS has Swiss mountain to climb with Credit Suisse 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z EU consumption represents around 10% of global deforestation, according to the European Parliament. Exclusive: Investors may exit consumer goods firms over EU deforestation law 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Bigger palm oil companies will not be affected by a new European Union law banning goods linked to deforestation, two of Malaysia's largest producers of the commodity said on Monday. Oreo-maker Mondelez faces Nordic backlash over Russia business 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Measuring deforestation - which typically refers to human-caused, permanent removal of natural forest cover - is more complicated, because not all tree-cover loss counts as deforestation. Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z A logging moratorium, efforts to restore peatlands, and corporate commitments to exclude palm oil suppliers linked to deforestation appear to be effective. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Bigger palm oil companies will not be affected by a new European Union law banning goods linked to deforestation, two of Malaysia's largest producers of the commodity said on Monday. Novo Nordisk invests $2.3 bln in Danish production facility 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Consumer goods makers are counting on technology such as satellites and artificial intelligence to help eradicate deforestation from their supply chains. Exclusive: Investors may exit consumer goods firms over EU deforestation law 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z And as forests in this part of India have become coveted as land for tourism, timber and palm-oil plantations, Mr. Singh has said migrants are responsible for deforestation. A Rising India Is Also, in One Remote Pocket, a Blood-Soaked War Zone 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z For example, losses from fire, disease or storms, as well as losses within sustainable production forests, would not usually count as deforestation. Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z And there are signs the trajectory of global deforestation may change for the better in the near future. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z These areas have shown increased vulnerability to deforestation, as land invaders displace traditional communities and clear the land with the hope of gaining ownership recognition from the government. Brazil’s Lula lays out plan to halt Amazon deforestation, make country “global reference” on climate 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z The EU agreed in December a new rule to prevent companies from selling into its market coffee, beef, soy, rubber, palm oil and other commodities linked to deforestation. Exclusive: Investors may exit consumer goods firms over EU deforestation law 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z France, where the deal is unpopular with local farmers, wants the Mercosur side to agree to various additional commitments, notably on respecting EU rules on deforestation, before it can back it. French trade minister: let's not rush Mercosur-EU trade deal 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Scientists try to take all of these factors into account to come up with an estimate for deforestation. Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The European Union this year delivered a push in that direction, adopting a law that bans the import of a series of products that contribute to deforestation in tropical countries. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z “Brazil will once again become a global reference in sustainability, tackling climate change, and achieving targets for carbon emission reduction and zero deforestation,” Lula said. Brazil’s Lula lays out plan to halt Amazon deforestation, make country “global reference” on climate 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Unilever said late last year that it, too, was "applying artificial intelligence to satellite imaging to detect changes in tree cover and provide deforestation alerts." Exclusive: Investors may exit consumer goods firms over EU deforestation law 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The Commission has proposed attaching an annex to the agreement to show commitments on deforestation and other areas of sustainability and is awaiting Mercosur's response. EU warns against adjusting Mercosur trade deal 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z She and others note that research has shown that, in Brazil, Indigenous groups often do a better job of preventing deforestation than other land management and protection agencies. Will Brazil’s Supreme Court deal a blow to Amazon protection efforts? 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z China, the world’s largest importer of many agricultural commodities, has recently committed to cracking down on illegal deforestation linked to its trade with Brazil. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z However, it is still unclear how the compensation for legal deforestation will be carried out, including the instruments and the level of responsibility of the private sector. Brazil’s Lula lays out plan to halt Amazon deforestation, make country “global reference” on climate 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z "The EU rules make deforestation a financial risk as well as an environmental risk." Exclusive: Investors may exit consumer goods firms over EU deforestation law 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Lawmakers also removed land decisions from the Indigenous affairs ministry, while the registry of rural land, a vital tool to stop deforestation, will be managed by the agriculture and not the environment ministry. Brazil's Lula cuts losses after setbacks on environment and Indigenous front 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z If the bill passes, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has vowed to prevent deforestation and recognized six new Indigenous territories on his first day in office, could veto it. Will Brazil’s Supreme Court deal a blow to Amazon protection efforts? 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z There is concern that, even if countries are able to curb deforestation during this period, wildfires could erase some of their efforts. Despite Global Pledges, Tree Loss Is Up Sharply in Tropical Forests 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z “There will be no zero deforestation if it approves destructive measures.” Brazil’s Lula lays out plan to halt Amazon deforestation, make country “global reference” on climate 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z These fragile conditions make these species extremely vulnerable to changes in water supply or deforestation, Costa wrote to Undark via email. Discovered in collections, many new species are already gone 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Lula, a leftist, has staked his international reputation on slowing the deforestation that surged under his predecessor, far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, who advocated developing the Amazon rainforest for mining and agriculture. Brazil's Lula summons ministers as Congress seeks to dilute environmental powers 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Lapola, a professor at the State University of Campinas, argues that the tipping point of the Amazon rainforest is more likely tied to climate change rather than the rate of deforestation. Brazil builds ‘rings of carbon dioxide’ to simulate climate change in the Amazon 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z For an eco-conscious bank or credit union, that might mean it doesn’t invest in oil pipelines, deforestation or fossil fuels, or it might invest in alternative energy, plant trees or buy carbon offsets. Millennial Money: How to pick a socially responsible bank 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z This strategy, set to be implemented over four years, provides a roadmap to achieve the ambitious goal of halting illegal deforestation by 2030. Brazil’s Lula lays out plan to halt Amazon deforestation, make country “global reference” on climate 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Some of the environmental issues that are related to agriculture are climate change, deforestation, genetic engineering, irrigation problems, pollutants, soil degradation, and waste. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z They and the environmental groups they created spoke of the need to address global warming and climate change, the dangers of nuclear energy, deforestation, the ozone hole, and many other problems. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z “Even if we halted deforestation in the Amazon basin today, the forest would still be at risk of experiencing the consequences of a tipping point due to climate change,” Lapola said. Brazil builds ‘rings of carbon dioxide’ to simulate climate change in the Amazon 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z In addition to its immediate impact on crops, late medieval climate change led to longer-term deforestation because more wood was used for heating, in the Northern Hemisphere in particular. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z On Monday, Lula’s administration also pledged to achieve net zero deforestation, that is, replanting as much as is cut down, by restoring native vegetation stocks as compensation for legal vegetation removal. Brazil’s Lula lays out plan to halt Amazon deforestation, make country “global reference” on climate 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Rapid deforestation and industrialization, however, threaten plant biodiversity. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Multinationals have harmed the countries in which they operate in other ways as well, including deforestation and the depletion of clean, drinkable water. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z “While stopping deforestation remains our primary responsibility, combating the climate change driven by atmospheric factors is not something that Brazil or other Amazonian countries can address alone.” Brazil builds ‘rings of carbon dioxide’ to simulate climate change in the Amazon 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z This growth led to large-scale deforestation, which in turn produced soil erosion. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Almost half of Brazil’s carbon emissions come from deforestation. Brazil’s Lula lays out plan to halt Amazon deforestation, make country “global reference” on climate 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z This biodiversity is still largely unknown to science and is under extraordinary threat primarily through logging and deforestation for agriculture. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The movement known as Save the Rainforest brought professional environmentalists and concerned citizens together to raise awareness about deforestation. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z That interrupted two consecutive months of higher deforestation, with land clearing so far this year now down 40.4% to 1,173 square km. Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls 68% in April, first major drop under Lula 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The use of wood as a fuel source, such as for making the oven-fired bricks, led to rapid deforestation and even greater soil erosion. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z But a major railway that would accelerate deforestation in Metuktire’s ancestral land risks souring relations between the leftist leader and the chief of the Kayapó people. Brazil’s Amazon megaprojects threaten Lula’s green ambitions 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z These rainforests are the most diverse ecosystems on the planet and are being destroyed rapidly by deforestation, which biologists believe is driving many rare species with limited distributions extinct. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z By 1991, the effort had borne fruit, and deforestation in the Amazon had declined to one of the lowest recorded rates. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z The expansion of soybeans and palm, in particular, has led to deforestation throughout the tropics, particularly in Indonesia and Brazil. Despite what you may think, ethanol isn’t dead yet 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z These cities were abandoned around 1700 BCE, however, possibly because of deforestation and a decline in soil productivity. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Environmentalists and scientists warn that could lead to uncontrolled deforestation in the region by increasing land speculation and giving easy access to land grabbers. Brazil’s Amazon megaprojects threaten Lula’s green ambitions 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Human agricultural practices, air pollution, acid rain, global deforestation, overfishing, oil spills, and illegal dumping on land and into the ocean all have impacts on ecosystems. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z He again stated that countries with large forests need support - especially from developed nations - to protect them, while reaffirming Brazil's commitment to zero deforestation by 2030. Britain to contribute to Brazil's Amazon fund, PM Sunak says 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Red pandas, native to Nepal, Northern Myanmar and Central China, are endangered due to deforestation, among other human caused threats. Immersive exhibit with tree kangaroos, red pandas coming to Seattle 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Recent years have seen an alarming rise in deforestation of the Amazon rainforest, a crucial buffer in the global fight against climate change. Brazil's Lula recognises six new indigenous reserves 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z After Bolsonaro announced that a section of the road would be repaved, deforestation in nearby areas quickly surged, according to Brazil’s national space agency. Brazil’s Amazon megaprojects threaten Lula’s green ambitions 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z But deforestation in Brazil, which holds two-thirds of the biome, has caused almost half of its carbon emissions. Brazil’s Lula resumes recognition of Indigenous land areas 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z First launched in 2009, the fund works to combat deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and spur sustainable development. Britain to contribute to Brazil's Amazon fund, PM Sunak says 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z We appreciate what the government says through their political statements about stopping deforestation. How Winners of the ‘Green Nobel’ Are Protecting the Environment 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z As erosion, flooding and forest fires increase across eastern Afghanistan at a frightening pace, many communities now realize that their homes, villages and farmlands may be unable to bear the ecological consequences of deforestation. A Rare Glimpse into Afghanistan’s Spectacular, Vanishing Forests 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z His research has found that climate change and deforestation are putting more than half the world’s wild coffee species at risk of extinction. African Farmers May Have a Coffee Robust Enough for the Climate Crisis 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Policy reforms implemented under the program should generate results by 2025, the lender said, adding that this should improve access to energy and internet in remote regions and help control deforestation of the country's mangroves. World Bank approves $150 mln loan to Panama for green development 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Bolsonaro defanged environmental authorities, encouraged illegal gold mining in Indigenous areas and oversaw a surge in deforestation to its fastest rate in two decades. Brazil’s Lula visits Spain with Mercosur deal on agenda 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Almost half of Brazil’s climate pollution comes from deforestation. Amazon Indigenous woman wins Goldman environment prize 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Despite the rhetoric, however, the Taliban so far seems to have taken few practical steps to address deforestation—or other climate or environmental issues. A Rare Glimpse into Afghanistan’s Spectacular, Vanishing Forests 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The work that Hansen has been doing has taken place in an area riven with drug trafficking, human trafficking and illegal deforestation. Protesters disrupt talk by archaeologist Richard Hansen at L.A. Times Festival of Books 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z At the virtual meeting on Thursday with leaders of other major economies, Mr. Biden said he would seek $500 million from Congress to fight deforestation in the Amazon. E.P.A. to Propose First Controls on Greenhouse Gases From Power Plants 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Lula, for his part, has tried to show that environmental protection is a central priority of his government and promised to end illegal deforestation by 2030. Brazil’s Lula in Portugal amid Ukraine remarks controversy 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Biden pledged to increase U.S. funding to help developing countries fight climate change and curb deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest during a meeting with leaders from the world's largest economies. Activists mark Earth Day as scientists warn of more extreme weather 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Malaysia on Thursday said it was disappointed over a European Union law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, fearing a hit to its exports of palm oil to the bloc. German court drops trial of suspect in Madeleine McCann case - Bild 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Malaysia on Thursday said it was disappointed over a European Union law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, fearing a hit to its exports of palm oil to the bloc. Republican-led US House to vote on ban on transgender student athletes 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Malaysia on Thursday said it was disappointed over a European Union law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, fearing a hit to its exports of palm oil to the bloc. Factbox: Stampede highlights Yemen's dire humanitarian crisis 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Malaysia on Thursday said it was disappointed over a European Union law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, fearing a hit to its exports of palm oil to the bloc. Can the British monarchy survive in its gilded cage? 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Malaysia on Thursday said it was disappointed over a European Union law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, fearing a hit to its exports of palm oil to the bloc. Iran says its navy forces U.S. submarine to surface as it enters the Gulf 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Malaysia on Thursday said it was disappointed over a European Union law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, fearing a hit to its exports of palm oil to the bloc. Indian climber rescued from depths of Annapurna crevasse in Nepal 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Malaysia on Thursday said it was disappointed over a European Union law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, fearing a hit to its exports of palm oil to the bloc. Trump keeps edge among evangelicals, but there is an opening for challengers 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z He will also announce plans to request $500 million over five years to contribute to the Amazon Fund, which works to combat deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, and related activities. In meeting with big economies, Biden to announce funds to fight climate change 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z But according to Dr. Hopkins’s research, the driving factor might be baby-eating in response to deforestation. Salamander Dads Are Turning Into Cannibals, Threatening Species Survival 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The Amazon Fund, a conservation program, was established by Brazil in 2008 and has bankrolled efforts to curb deforestation in the world’s largest rainforest. Biden to Pledge $500 Million to Stop Deforestation in Brazil 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Xi has articulated a Chinese commitment to reducing carbon emissions; Lula has promised to reverse deforestation in the Amazon, after Bolsonaro promoted development there. The West hoped Lula would be a partner. He’s got his own plans. 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Mr Picanerai's community is already suffering from the effects of deforestation, which has seen large numbers of trees razed to make way for cattle grazing. Gran Chaco: Will a new road improve or destroy the 'green hell'? 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z "To say that you neutralize your climate impact by investing in an avoided deforestation program halfway across the world? That's not scientifically sound," said Lindsay Otis, a policy expert for Carbon Market Watch. Inside climate activists’ uneasy relationship with ‘net-zero’ 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z "The decisions we make about energy systems and deforestation over the next years will affect Earth's climate for many millennia in ways that are now poorly understood." Global warming is disrupting an Antarctic current system that life on Earth relies on 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z But the fund was suspended under Mr. Lula’s far-right predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, who weakened environmental protections and saw annual average deforestation rates soar, reaching levels the country hadn’t experienced in more than a decade. Biden to Pledge $500 Million to Stop Deforestation in Brazil 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Brazil officially measures annual deforestation from August to July, to limit the influence of cloud cover obscuring destruction satellite images during the rainy months. Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rises in March 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z This need is met by deforestation in either the U.S. or in other countries. Alternative aviation fuels: Define ‘sustainable’ 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z But maybe he was a prophet, predicting deforestation four and five centuries later. Opinion | We’ll never solve our many crises without this one ingredient 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z “It is clear something has gone wrong in this project,” said Edward Mitchard, an expert in deforestation and carbon credits at the University of Edinburgh School of Geosciences. ‘Gone wrong’: Doubts on carbon-credit program in Peru forest 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Preliminary data suggests that deforestation rates have continued to rise, as his administration tries to rebuild environmental protections. Biden to Pledge $500 Million to Stop Deforestation in Brazil 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The government has pledged to end deforestation in the UK by 2030. Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets? 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z One theory is that as the human population grows, more nutrient-rich runoff enters the ocean from activities such as deforestation, fertilizer use, agriculture and waste water, Lapointe said. Why huge masses of seaweed are floating to Florida and the Gulf 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The city faces regular sandstorms during March and April because of its proximity to the massive Gobi desert, as well as deforestation throughout northern China. Thick sandstorms shroud Beijing and several provinces in China 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z In Cordillera Azul, the carbon credit program raises money that pays for forest patrols and education of local communities to stop deforestation, which releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide that contributes to climate change. ‘Gone wrong’: Doubts on carbon-credit program in Peru forest 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The White House said in a fact sheet that the pledge comes “in the context of Brazil’s renewed commitment to end deforestation by 2030.” Biden to Pledge $500 Million to Stop Deforestation in Brazil 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z That’s because global emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases keep increasing — mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and intensive agriculture — when in fact they need to decline quickly. UN science report to provide stark climate warning 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z The rainforest, already struggling with challenges from climate change and deforestation, could eventually transform into something more like a grassy savanna, releasing the vast stores of carbon held in its trees. A looming El Niño could give us a preview of life at 1.5C of warming 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z The project will seek to address water and land pollution, waste management, and deforestation. Albania declares new national river park, backs airport plan 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Founding documents say the project, launched in 2008 and among the world’s largest such ventures, aimed to prevent “all deforestation” in the park. ‘Gone wrong’: Doubts on carbon-credit program in Peru forest 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z “It’s a sign of trust in the new administration, that it can manage this, and that it’s making an effort to control deforestation.” Biden to Pledge $500 Million to Stop Deforestation in Brazil 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z “In the game students are playing as palm oil farmers so they can see why things like deforestation and child labor rise out of necessity versus ‘I want to go kill forests.’ WA teen keeps youth at root of environmental movement 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The government of leftist President Gustavo Petro, who took office seven months ago and has pledged to lower deforestation, plans to initially replace annual contracts for national parks workers with four-year. Exclusive: Colombia's Amazon reserves suffer staffing delays, risking environmental damage 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Some of the lost mushroom growth is due to development efforts and deforestation, but other areas are just becoming too dry, Maxwell said. The fungus from ‘The Last of Us’ does live in WA — but it’s rare 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Inspection of satellite data does show many landslides, but deforestation is a major cause of landslides because tree roots help hold steep slopes in place. ‘Gone wrong’: Doubts on carbon-credit program in Peru forest 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z But with construction set to ramp up this year, environmentalists warn building a metropolis will speed up deforestation in one of the world’s largest and oldest stretches of tropical rainforest. Indonesia unveils construction site of new capital city 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z But environmentalists warn that the capital will cause massive deforestation, threaten the habitat of endangered species such as orangutans and imperil the homes of Indigenous communities. Why is Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Borneo? 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z And what about diseases that don’t originate in the lab but could be attributed to farming practices, deforestation, climate change and other activities that bring animals — and animal pathogens — closer to humans? Opinion | The Checkup With Dr. Wen: What does it mean to hold China ‘accountable’ for covid? 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Nations must subsidize renewables, improve energy efficiency, electrify industry and transportation, set a high price for carbon emissions, reduce deforestation, plant trees and rid the system of coal, Sterman argued. Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Its evaluation, shared with AP, also flagged both the population growth and deforestation estimates. ‘Gone wrong’: Doubts on carbon-credit program in Peru forest 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The fund is an international effort to preserve the rainforest, channeling donations to prevent, monitor and combat deforestation while promoting sustainability. US climate envoy Kerry stresses will for Amazon cooperation 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Key environmental groups led by Global Witness are also piling pressure on France to exert its influence and rein in major European banks accused of financing deforestation. At Gabon talks, a debate on who pays to save world’s forests 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z On deforestation, Washington announced it intended to contribute to Brazil's Amazon Fund, which supports conservation projects in the jungle region. Brazil's Amazon must be protected to reach global climate goal, U.S. envoy says 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Animals have come closer to human habitats because of deforestation, wildlife “wet markets,” farming practices and climate change. Opinion | We are asking the wrong question about the origins of covid 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Some of the observed deforestation was from natural causes, he argued, and population estimates were based on robust modeling. ‘Gone wrong’: Doubts on carbon-credit program in Peru forest 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Rats and bats, with their histories of seeding plagues, are the species most likely to adapt to deforestation. The next deadly pandemic is just a forest clearing away — but we're not even trying to prevent it 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z The north has been hit by drought, deforestation and, crucially, along the Sahel region, desertification. Opinion | Nigeria’s election offers the country a chance at a reset 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The agriculture and mining industries are steadily cutting down the Amazon’s dense network of 16,000 tree species; altogether, deforestation has stripped 17 percent of the rain forest’s tree cover since 1970. Why Is the Amazon So Important for Climate Change? 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z But they later returned, and under Bolsonaro invaded more territory virtually unchecked, poisoning Yanomami water and food sources with mercury and other toxins while sending deforestation to a record high. Brazil’s first minister of Indigenous peoples starts job amid crises 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z A TotalEnergies spokesman said by email that comparing tree loss before and after the project gave the misleading impression it had failed, because deforestation cannot be halted instantaneously. ‘Gone wrong’: Doubts on carbon-credit program in Peru forest 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z To get a sense of the current risk of spillover from deforestation at these sites, ProPublica consulted with a dozen researchers for its own analysis, which was unprecedented in its quest for specific, real-world findings. The next deadly pandemic is just a forest clearing away — but we're not even trying to prevent it 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z There are also plenty of messages about destroying nature at one's peril in Tolkien's works, such as the deforestation of important woodland. Right-wing rings of power: The far-right's bizarre obsession with Lord of the Rings 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z To protect this planetary gem, Nobre says the international community urgently needs to curb deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, and, where possible, reforest the degraded swathes. Why Is the Amazon So Important for Climate Change? 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Paola A. Arias, a researcher at the University of Antioquia in Colombia who contributed to the study, said that other factors, including deforestation, could also have worsened the dry conditions. Scientists Wondered if Warming Caused Argentina’s Drought. The Answer: No. 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z A Shell spokesman also cited protection of the park as a benefit of its credit purchases, and said “catastrophic deforestation” would have occurred without the program. ‘Gone wrong’: Doubts on carbon-credit program in Peru forest 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Researchers have also found that it's not just the amount of forest cut down but the pattern of deforestation that matters. The next deadly pandemic is just a forest clearing away — but we're not even trying to prevent it 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Both outlets enjoyed freedoms that the local Khmer-language media did not, often reporting on controversial subjects like corruption, deforestation and forced evictions. Cambodia: 'Every newsroom I work in gets silenced' 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z A further 109 had no deforestation commitments in place for any of the commodities. Many companies and finance firms yet to set deforestation policy - report 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Large-scale clearing of forests reduces atmospheric moisture, Dr. Arias said, and Argentina and Uruguay receive much of their moisture from the southern Amazon, where extensive deforestation has occurred. Scientists Wondered if Warming Caused Argentina’s Drought. The Answer: No. 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z |
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