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Amendment to Peru law raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction

A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law has sparked intense backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous organizations

The Independent UK

World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia

Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive

The Independent UK

Space probe to map carbon content of world’s remotest tropical forests

Revolutionary scanner to be fired into Earth orbit this month to measure effects of deforestation

The Guardian - UK

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Social media trends are driving Indonesia's patchouli oil industry. The cost? Deforestation

Demand for the patchouli plant’s oils has skyrocketed in recent years, and so too has the number of farmers in the region who now grow and process it

The Independent UK

Bottom trawling dubbed ‘marine deforestation’ as activists push for sweeping ban

Several ocean campaign groups are calling on governments to ban the damaging fishing practice ahead of a landmark UN ocean conference in June.

Evening Standard

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

Revealed: Edelman worked for Brazilian trade group accused of pushing for environmental rollbacks in Amazon

The Guardian - US

The end of the Ayoreo? The race to find proof that Paraguay’s uncontacted people exist

A vast ranch in the country’s Chaco region is quietly deforesting a huge swath of land. Indigenous people say this could be deadly for their isolated relatives but others say there is no evidence that anyone lives there

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'Wake up': farmers face more pressure on deforestation

Glenn Morris, a farmer and an environmentalist, says crackdowns on deforestation can't come soon enough as the cattle industry faces increased scrutiny.

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Madagascar and Congo-Brazzaville team up to protect vanishing forests

Congo-Brazzaville and Madagascar are combining efforts to protect their primary forests, which support rich ecosystems and rare wildlife but face increasing threats from deforestation. The countries marked the launch of their conservation drive by planting 3,000 trees in Madagascar on Monday, African Environment Day.

Radio France Internationale

More yield, less field: how vertical farming is saving space, water and emissions

Growing strawberries vertically uses 50% less water and produces more fruit per square metre than traditional methods. It’s just one of the initiatives helping Tesco make your shopping more sustainable

The Guardian - UK

Indonesia Deforestation Rose Again In 2024: NGO

Deforestation in Indonesia rose again last year, a local environmental NGO said Friday based on satellite image analysis and fieldwork.

International Business Times

Burundi is losing its trees: how to break heavy charcoal use and tree clearing through climate reforms

Burundi faces serious climate and environmental challenges. The biggest is the country’s overdependence on the use of biomass (firewood). The second is outdated agricultural practices that have led to deforestation. In turn this has increased the country’s vulnerability to climate shocks.

The Conversation

South Korea Reduces Biomass Energy Subsidies Amid Deforestation Concerns

South Korea's decision to reduce biomass energy subsidies sparks debate on sustainability and environmental impact.

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South Korea to shrink biomass energy subsidies after criticism over link to deforestation

The South Korean government has announced it will reduce indirect subsidies for biomass energy

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How bolder targets, treaties and talks will steer a defining year for climate

One of the most consequential years for the planet has begun, with nations set to deliver fresh climate pledges as Trump returns to the White House and ICJ judges prepare a landmark ruling on climate accountability. Policy will also be shaped by a return to plastic treaty talks, Europe’s rollout…

The Conversation

Weighing the green cost: How nickel mining in Indonesia impacts forests and local communities

Indonesia produced nearly four times the amount of nickel in recent years compared to a decade earlier — following the global push for a low-carbon revolution that drives the mining for the mineral essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and stainless-steel production.

Radio France Internationale

Protected areas offer hope for Africa's vanishing forests and wildlife

Africa is home to 13 percent of the world’s biodiversity and 20 percent of its forests, making it a crucial player in global environmental health. However, deforestation, driven primarily by agriculture, continues to threaten these vital ecosystems.

The Guardian - UK

Former EU environment chief warns against backsliding on climate crisis

Virginijus Sinkevičius, a former environment commissioner, criticises bloc’s decision to delay deforestation law

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Amazon Rainforest Faces Critical Threats Amidst 2024 Challenges

Learn about the challenges faced by the Amazon rainforest in 2024, including wildfires, drought, deforestation, and Indigenous rights issues, and the urgen...

The Independent UK

Drought, fires and deforestation battered Amazon rainforest in 2024

The Amazon rainforest staggered through another difficult year in 2024

Dynamite News

Climate change, health risks escalate amid surge in PoGB deforestation

The intensifying cutting of trees for firewood in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) is not only worsening the region's environmental challenges but is also contributing to a growing public health crisis. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Benedict Cumberbatch feels ‘so hot’ as executive watching forests burn in advert

The British actor plays a chief executive named Benedict Lumberjack whose company is benefitting from deforestation.

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Interpol Arrests 26 In Paraguay Deforestation Crackdown

Paraguayan authorities, with Interpol's support, crack down on illegal deforestation activities, highlighting the need for continued multi-agency cooperati...

The Independent UK

26 people arrested in crackdown on illegal deforestation along Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina border

Interpol says a crackdown on suspected illegal deforestation in South America has netted 26 arrests

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Report Reveals Inaction By Brazilian Beef Industry On Deforestation

Global Canopy report exposes lack of commitment from major beef and leather companies in Brazil to halt deforestation, urging urgent action to combat escal...

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