The Latest Breaking News from Deforestation

Will there really be a toilet paper shortage and what do the experts say

New rules will come into force in May

Wales Online · Apr 25, 2023

Major Irish toilet roll producer gives update on supply as new EU regulation comes into play

There are fears a new EU ban on products linked to deforestation could have an impact on loo roll supply

Irish Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

‘You can see camel carcasses all over’: rural Kenyans face tough new battle with predators

‘National disaster’ unfolding, as sixth failed rainy season, deforestation and poaching push wildlife into conflict with pastoral communities

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

Warning of more toilet roll shortages as new law takes effect

Fears that manufacturers may be caught short by EU regulations which ban import and export of products linked to deforestation

Chronicle Live · Apr 22, 2023

Hellbender salamander dads are cannibalizing their young, and deforestation may be to blame

Deforestation is forcing hellbender salamander dads to eat their young.

LiveScience · Apr 21, 2023

European Union adopts law to ban products driving deforestation

The European Union has approved a law aiming to curb deforestation by prohibiting products obtained from degraded or deforested land. While some have hailed the legislation, critics point to the near-impossibility of applying the law in reality.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 21, 2023

Can AI help end deforestation?

From hoovering kitchens and driving cars to reading and writing, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly being used to save human's time. But can this kind of technological innovation help us save the planet?

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023

In meeting with big economies, Biden announces more funds to fight climate change

President Joe Biden announced plans to increase U.S. funding to help developing countries fight climate change and curb deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest during a meeting on Thursday with leaders from the world's largest economies.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2023

EU law bans deforestation-linked imports

BRUSSELS: The European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law on Wednesday to ban imports into the EU of coffee, beef, soy and other commodities if they are linked to the destruction of the world’s forests.

Bangkok Post · Apr 19, 2023

‘Don’t fool yourself’: billions more needed to protect tropical forests, warns new report

Money could come from carbon markets, donor countries and philanthropists, but radical action is also needed from legislators

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023