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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat

The Soy Moratorium, key for Amazon protection, is under threat from proposed reforms by Brazilian agribusiness, risking its effectiveness against deforestation.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Amazon: Who should pay for its protection? DW 09/24/2024

Despite a reduction in deforestation, the Amazon faces severe threats from drought and climate change, which could lead to long-term ecological degradation.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago
Europe politics

Italy's appetite for wood fuels Albanian forest crisis DW 04/29/2025

Albania faces severe forest loss, prompting a ten-year moratorium on commercial logging to protect remaining wooded areas.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat

The Soy Moratorium, key for Amazon protection, is under threat from proposed reforms by Brazilian agribusiness, risking its effectiveness against deforestation.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Amazon: Who should pay for its protection? DW 09/24/2024

Despite a reduction in deforestation, the Amazon faces severe threats from drought and climate change, which could lead to long-term ecological degradation.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago
Europe politics

Italy's appetite for wood fuels Albanian forest crisis DW 04/29/2025

Albania faces severe forest loss, prompting a ten-year moratorium on commercial logging to protect remaining wooded areas.
more#environmental-protection
World news
fromPrx
1 week ago

The World

Pope Francis's succession raises interest in Africa as the Catholic Church grows there.
A massacre in Kashmir underscores ongoing conflict in the region.
Brazil's Supreme Court investigates potential coup ties related to Bolsonaro's election loss.
Global initiatives aim to restore deforested areas to combat climate change.
#environmental-impact
Roam Research
fromNature
1 month ago

The surprising culprit for the loss of huge swathes of tropical forest

Secondary roads in forests cause significantly more deforestation than primary roads, greatly impacting ecosystems.
Cars
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Tesla cut down 500,000 trees to build its German gigafactory

Tesla's construction of its gigafactory in Germany led to the clearing of 813 acres of forest, with significant environmental implications.
Environment
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Trump's Trade War Could Turbocharge Deforestation in the Amazon

The U.S.-China trade war could boost Brazil's soybean production, increasing deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado regions.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Revealed: world's largest meat company may break Amazon deforestation pledges again

JBS's promise to eliminate deforestation from its beef supply faces significant skepticism from those directly involved.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Richest nations exporting extinction' with demand for beef, palm oil and timber

Wealthy nations are a significant cause of biodiversity loss globally, primarily through their consumption patterns.
Developed countries' food and timber imports from biodiverse countries are driving habitat destruction.
Targeted conservation measures are needed to address biodiversity loss linked to global trade.
fromNature
1 week ago
US politics

Trade tariffs could worsen deforestation in South America

US tariffs on soya-bean exports may accelerate deforestation in South America.
Roam Research
fromNature
1 month ago

The surprising culprit for the loss of huge swathes of tropical forest

Secondary roads in forests cause significantly more deforestation than primary roads, greatly impacting ecosystems.
Cars
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Tesla cut down 500,000 trees to build its German gigafactory

Tesla's construction of its gigafactory in Germany led to the clearing of 813 acres of forest, with significant environmental implications.
Environment
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Trump's Trade War Could Turbocharge Deforestation in the Amazon

The U.S.-China trade war could boost Brazil's soybean production, increasing deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado regions.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Revealed: world's largest meat company may break Amazon deforestation pledges again

JBS's promise to eliminate deforestation from its beef supply faces significant skepticism from those directly involved.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Richest nations exporting extinction' with demand for beef, palm oil and timber

Wealthy nations are a significant cause of biodiversity loss globally, primarily through their consumption patterns.
Developed countries' food and timber imports from biodiverse countries are driving habitat destruction.
Targeted conservation measures are needed to address biodiversity loss linked to global trade.
fromNature
1 week ago
US politics

Trade tariffs could worsen deforestation in South America

US tariffs on soya-bean exports may accelerate deforestation in South America.
more#environmental-impact
#brazil
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Environment

Bibles, bullets and beef: Amazon cowboy culture at odds with Brazil's climate goals

The reality faced by Brazilian ranchers contrasts sharply with romanticized cowboy culture, highlighting environmental and economic struggles in modern cattle ranching.
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brazil faces worst fires in 14 years DW 10/12/2024

In 2024, Brazil lost 22.38 million hectares to fires, mainly in the Amazon, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Environment

The life and death of a laundered' cow in the Amazon rainforest

Brazil's beef industry is a major driver of Amazon deforestation, with a complex supply chain complicating efforts to ensure sustainability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

From the ashes: how a mayor beat the loggers to turn the Amazon green again

Paragominas illustrates a transformation from a deforestation hotspot to a model of sustainable development despite climate challenges.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

The New Threat to Brazil's Forests: Chemicals

Chemical deforestation is emerging as a new, alarming method of forest destruction in Brazil, raising significant environmental concerns.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bibles, bullets and beef: Amazon cowboy culture at odds with Brazil's climate goals

The reality faced by Brazilian ranchers contrasts sharply with romanticized cowboy culture, highlighting environmental and economic struggles in modern cattle ranching.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

Brazil faces worst fires in 14 years DW 10/12/2024

In 2024, Brazil lost 22.38 million hectares to fires, mainly in the Amazon, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Environment

The life and death of a laundered' cow in the Amazon rainforest

Brazil's beef industry is a major driver of Amazon deforestation, with a complex supply chain complicating efforts to ensure sustainability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

From the ashes: how a mayor beat the loggers to turn the Amazon green again

Paragominas illustrates a transformation from a deforestation hotspot to a model of sustainable development despite climate challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazon deforestation drops by 31% compared to last year

Brazil's Amazon deforestation dropped by 30.6%, the lowest in nine years, reflecting positive environmental policy changes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

The New Threat to Brazil's Forests: Chemicals

Chemical deforestation is emerging as a new, alarming method of forest destruction in Brazil, raising significant environmental concerns.
more#brazil
#environmental-policy
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

International Day of Forests arrives amid concerns over Trump's sweeping logging agenda

Deforestation significantly threatens ecosystems, with 10 million hectares destroyed annually, impacting reliance on trees for vital resources.
The Trump administration's focus on timber production raises environmental concerns amidst climate-related forest threats.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
EU data protection

Why the EU might delay a law to slow deforestation DW 11/13/2024

The EU is considering delaying the implementation of the EUDR, risking worsening deforestation amidst an ongoing global forest loss crisis.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

International Day of Forests arrives amid concerns over Trump's sweeping logging agenda

Deforestation significantly threatens ecosystems, with 10 million hectares destroyed annually, impacting reliance on trees for vital resources.
The Trump administration's focus on timber production raises environmental concerns amidst climate-related forest threats.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
EU data protection

Why the EU might delay a law to slow deforestation DW 11/13/2024

The EU is considering delaying the implementation of the EUDR, risking worsening deforestation amidst an ongoing global forest loss crisis.
more#environmental-policy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cop30 in talks to hire PR firm that worked for lobby seeking weaker Amazon protections

Edelman is in talks to assist the UN climate summit planning team amid concerns of conflicts due to its previous lobbying connections.
#climate-change
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Rain is coming, but not enough after punishing Amazon drought

The Amazon is experiencing unprecedented drought conditions, worsened by climate change and deforestation, with significant impacts on local communities.
Miscellaneous
fromEarth911
6 months ago

Planetary Carbon Sinks In Crisis And What You Can Do

Ecosystem services are at serious risk due to climate change, with the natural carbon sinks reaching their lowest absorption capacity.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Devastating Brazil floods made twice as likely by burning of fossil fuels and trees

Climate change intensified by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, significantly increased the likelihood of the severe flooding in southern Brazil.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Amazon Nears Ecological Tipping Point as Fires and Drought Ravage Rainforest

The Amazon faces severe wildfires and droughts, driven by human actions and climate change, posing a threat to its existence and global ecology.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Rain is coming, but not enough after punishing Amazon drought

The Amazon is experiencing unprecedented drought conditions, worsened by climate change and deforestation, with significant impacts on local communities.
Miscellaneous
fromEarth911
6 months ago

Planetary Carbon Sinks In Crisis And What You Can Do

Ecosystem services are at serious risk due to climate change, with the natural carbon sinks reaching their lowest absorption capacity.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Devastating Brazil floods made twice as likely by burning of fossil fuels and trees

Climate change intensified by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, significantly increased the likelihood of the severe flooding in southern Brazil.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Amazon Nears Ecological Tipping Point as Fires and Drought Ravage Rainforest

The Amazon faces severe wildfires and droughts, driven by human actions and climate change, posing a threat to its existence and global ecology.
more#climate-change
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Can Colombia's crazy' cattle ranchers make beef an eco-friendly choice?

Michael Robbin has transformed cattle farming in Colombia through innovative rotational grazing, boosting soil health and reducing methane emissions.
#environmental-issues
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Business

BlackRock accused of contributing to climate and human rights abuses

BlackRock faces a complaint for allegedly exacerbating environmental abuses through its investments, especially in agribusiness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
OMG science

Argentinian town battles bird invasion as parrots outnumber people

The invasion of parrots in Hilario Ascasubi highlights the impact of deforestation and the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Business

BlackRock accused of contributing to climate and human rights abuses

BlackRock faces a complaint for allegedly exacerbating environmental abuses through its investments, especially in agribusiness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
OMG science

Argentinian town battles bird invasion as parrots outnumber people

The invasion of parrots in Hilario Ascasubi highlights the impact of deforestation and the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence.
more#environmental-issues
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
EU data protection

Why EU might delay a law to slow deforestation DW 11/13/2024

The EU Deforestation Regulation is crucial for combating global deforestation, yet its rollout faces potential delays that could exacerbate forest loss.
#conservation
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
JavaScript

Malaysia's orangutans will stay home after revised policy DW 08/19/2024

Malaysia's revised 'orangutan diplomacy' prioritizes conservation by allowing buyers to sponsor orangutans while keeping them in their natural habitats.
fromWashington Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Intrepid koala caught wandering train station, dangerously close to tracks

Koalas' appearances in urban settings signal habitat loss due to deforestation and urbanization, raising conservation concerns.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
JavaScript

Malaysia's orangutans will stay home after revised policy DW 08/19/2024

Malaysia's revised 'orangutan diplomacy' prioritizes conservation by allowing buyers to sponsor orangutans while keeping them in their natural habitats.
fromWashington Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Intrepid koala caught wandering train station, dangerously close to tracks

Koalas' appearances in urban settings signal habitat loss due to deforestation and urbanization, raising conservation concerns.
more#conservation
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
Tech industry

A $2.30-a-day basic income trial is trying to save the Amazon rainforest

The universal basic income project in Peru aims to reduce poverty and deforestation by providing daily cash assistance to Indigenous communities.
fromtime.com
11 months ago
Business

Can Economics Better Value Nature?

Protecting nature delivers economic dividends and can be advanced by financial solutions.
fromwww.dw.com
1 year ago
Europe politics

Indonesia wants progress on EU trade deal DW 04/25/2024

Indonesia is pushing for progress on a free trade agreement with the EU despite disputes over deforestation and nickel mining.
fromNature
10 months ago
Data science

Amazon forest biogeography predicts resilience and vulnerability to drought - Nature

Amazon carbon sinks are declining due to deforestation and drought, threatening forest collapse.
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