Deforestation News
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Tropical deforestation now emits more CO2 than the EUBetween 2015 and 2017, forest-related emissions were 63 per cent higher than the average for the previous 14 years, rising from 3 billion to 4.9 billion metric tons per year, says new analysis. -
Land rights, forests, food systems central to limiting global warmingA climate advocacy group has published a report proposing that the world’s nations put more effort into land sector measures to store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Bioenergy: A solution to three problems?Scientists take a comprehensive look into the potential of bioenergy crops, from seeds to sales. -
Environment and politics in Bhutan’s electionsIn Bhutan, political parties make big promises, but environment conservation has taken a back seat with little detail about their plans.
Deforestation Opinion
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The latest climate science must mobilise us, not paralyse us– The IPCC's latest report is a frightening glimpse into a world that's 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer. But it's not time to give up, and Costa Rica is an example of how quickly we can turn the situation around if there is political willpower. -
According to new IPCC report, the world is on track to exceed its 'carbon budget' in 12 yearsCarbon & Climate
According to new IPCC report, the world is on track to exceed its 'carbon budget' in 12 years
– Scientists have calculated the amount of carbon dioxide the world can emit while limiting warming to the internationally agreed upon goals of 1.5°C-2°C. This amount is our “carbon budget.” We're on track to exceed it in little more than a decade. -
Greenwashing: corporate tree planting generates goodwill but may sometimes harm the planet– Trees are good for the environment, but does corporate tree planting necessarily generate environmental benefits? The University of Lancaster's Benjamin Neimark examines.
Videos
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Expansion of oil palm plantations into forests appears to be changing local diets in Indonesia
Food & Agriculture
Expansion of oil palm plantations into forests appears to be changing local diets in Indonesia
– With no forests, people lose access to wild food and are forced to purchase more unhealthy food, including packaged foods. -
Protecting the ‘wild and difficult’ forests of Sumatra– The sea of green on the Kampar Peninsula is one of last large intact lowland peatland forests of Sumatra. Five years ago, Restorasi Ekosistem Riau was established to ensure the biodiversity and the livelihoods it supports are protected and restored.
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This engineer is using old cell phones to stop illegal logging– Logging scars landscapes, destroys habitats and is a major contributor to climate change. Here's how old Android smartphones--that might otherwise end up in a landfill-- are being used to stop illegal logging and curb climate change impacts.
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2016 was the deadliest year ever for environmental defenders– A Global Witness report has found that more than 200 people were killed for engaging in peaceful protest against corporate mining, logging, agribusiness and poaching activities last year. The trend is growing.
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