The Latest Breaking News from Deforestation

Further destruction under Bolsonaro could push vital rainforest past irreversible tipping point

As the global population rises, we are projected to need up to 50% more food by 2050 than we needed in 2012. We face a huge challenge to feed the world while at the same time protecting our forests from agricultural expansion, which drives almost 90% of deforestation globally.

There has been stiff local opposition to mining and deforestation in the areas

Prominent Brazil environmentalist Marina Silva, who was environment minister under ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva before breaking with his party, told Reuters she is throwing her full support behind his campaign and did not rule out a role in government if he wins a third term.

Investigation reveals cattle raised on Mỹky territory ended up in global supply chain including food giant

Leftwing government launches crackdown on illegal clearances to tackle destruction of rainforest

Amazon ecosystem is on verge of collapse, leaders tell brands such as Apple and Tesla as UN gathers in New York

"A one-size-fits-all definition of deforestation does not exist."

Deforestation has been an issue of global concern for many years. Deforestation is a major environmental concern because of its adverse effects on ecological sustainability, agricultural productivity and overall quality of life of the people. As populations increase, there is a higher demand for both forest products and forest lands…