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Deforestation in Colombia fell to historic lows in 2023, environment minister says

Deforestation in Colombia fell 36% in 2023, the government said

The Independent UK

A study finds Indonesia's deforested land is often left idle. But some see potential in that

Vast swathes of Indonesia’s old-growth forests are left undeveloped for years after they're felled

The Independent UK

Ghana’s schools don’t teach enough about geoscience: why kids need to know how the planet works

Over the last few decades Ghana has seen a rise in environmental degradation such as pollution, deforestation and land degradation. These have been driven by urbanisation, industrialisation, carbon emissions and waste burning. Environmental problems have an impact on public health and the economy. One path to finding solutions is geoscience…

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‘Surely we are smarter than mowing down 1,000-year-old trees to make T-shirts’ – the complex rise of viscose

You would be forgiven for thinking that your wood pulp top is sustainable. But you might be surprised to hear just how many forests are being felled to make it

The Guardian - UK

Malaysia's palm oil industry struggles to comply with EU regulations

A new EU regulation aims to ban the import of several products, including palm oil, that come from plantations linked to deforestation. While the bloc hails the law as an important way to protect the world's forests, Southeast Asian countries say it threatens their livelihoods and is difficult to implement.…

France 24

Australian cattle industry says clearing bushland grown after 1990 should not count as deforestation

Environmentalists accuse Cattle Australia of trying to use ‘loophole’ in international definitions to gain deforestation-free status

The Guardian - AU

'All Eyes On Papua' Campaign Generates Interest In Deforestation Cases

A campaign seeking to drive support for Indigenous tribes fighting palm oil plantations in eastern Indonesia is spreading widely online after taking inspiration from an AI-generated image of Gaza.

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Women-Led Forest Rangers Protecting Indonesia's Rainforests

Women-led forest rangers in Aceh, Indonesia, protect vital forests from deforestation and poaching, inspiring conservation efforts nationwide.

Top News

In Indonesia, women ranger teams go on patrol to slow deforestation

A female-led group of forest rangers in Indonesia are defying social norms to lead patrols in the jungle to combat deforestation

The Independent UK

Chris Grayling named top green MP by Conservative Environment Network

MP, not renowned for action on environment, chosen for efforts to tackle global deforestation and restore UK’s wildlife habitats

The Guardian - UK

Half Of Mangrove Ecosystems At Risk: Conservationists

Half of the world's mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climate change, deforestation and pollution, according to a study published Wednesday.

International Business Times

Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history

In July 2024, all eyes will turn to Paris for the Summer Olympic Games. Spectators from around the globe will converge on the City of Light to watch athletes compete and to soak in the culture, romance and history of one of the world’s most recognizable cities.

The Conversation

What's worse for disease spread: animal loss, climate change or urbanization?

Scientists are looking at the ways humans change the planet — and the impact that has on the spread of infectious disease. You might be surprised at some of their conclusions.

WEKU

Not lovin' it: McDonald's, Coles fail on deforestation

Australia's major supermarkets and leading burger chains can't prove their supply chains are deforestation-free, Greenpeace says.

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The Guardian - AU

Move to protect Australian beef industry from EU land clearing laws criticised by scientists

Agriculture minister says there’s ‘no risk’ cattle industry is ‘connected to deforestation’, a claim environmental scientists say is ‘patently false’

AAP

Cattle group to fight EU's beefed up deforestation laws

Cattle producers will come up their own version of deforestation ahead of tough new EU laws, but conservationists warn it threatens to exacerbate the problem.

AAP

Australia has a beef with looming EU trade rules

Australia is concerned proposed deforestation laws in the European Union could impact agricultural trade and wants a delay in the new rules.

International Business Times

Colombian Rebels Holding Amazon Hostage In Peace Talks

Colombian guerrilla fighters, who long used kidnapping to raise cash and gain negotiating clout, have turned to a new type of hostage: the Amazon rainforest.

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Venice's 60th Biennale Opens On Humanity And The Fragile Planet

Venice's 60th Biennale international art show has opened its doors, exploring humankind's relationship with the fragile planet, from Greenland's icecaps to deforestation in the Amazon.

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Lake Patzcuaro In Mexico Drying Up Due To Environmental Factors

Lake Patzcuaro in Mexico faces environmental threats from drought, deforestation, and water theft, urging conservation efforts.

France 24

Indonesia's biodiesel industry contributing to deforestation

Indonesia is aiming to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, with 30 percent of the country's energy slated to come from biodiesel by 2030. But the plan has caused alarm among environmental groups. Palm oil, a key component of biodiesel, is the primary driver of deforestation in Indonesia. To meet…

Latin Times

NGO Accuses H&M, Zara of Being Linked to Large-Scale Illegal Deforestation in Brazil

The organization said that most cotton used by the retail companies was falsely certified as sustainably produced

France 24

Brazil's Cerrado savanna sacrificed in the name of industrial soya, maize farming

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made saving the Amazon rainforest – now a key condition for a trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc – a priority for his government. A year after Lula came to power, his gamble has paid off: deforestation has…

The Guardian - UK

Colombian Amazon deforestation surges as armed groups tighten grip

Country had previously turned the tide on deforestation but armed rebels have revoked ban

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