Save the planet! Bulldoze the rainforest!Building a highway through the Amazon for COP30 contradicts climate goals, highlighting hypocrisy among climate advocates.
International Day of Forests arrives amid concerns over Trump's sweeping logging agendaDeforestation significantly threatens ecosystems, with 10 million hectares destroyed annually, impacting reliance on trees for vital resources.The Trump administration's focus on timber production raises environmental concerns amidst climate-related forest threats.
EU strikes deal on law to slow deforestation DW 12/04/2024The EU has delayed the implementation of its landmark deforestation regulation, raising concerns among environmentalists about potential impacts on forests and climate.
Amazon deforestation drops by 31% compared to last yearBrazil's Amazon deforestation dropped by 30.6%, the lowest in nine years, reflecting positive environmental policy changes.
Critics of the EU's deforestation regulation say it could be a trade barrierThe EU Deforestation Regulation aims to combat deforestation by banning forest-derived products unless compliance can be proven.
Why the EU might delay a law to slow deforestation DW 11/13/2024The EU is considering delaying the implementation of the EUDR, risking worsening deforestation amidst an ongoing global forest loss crisis.
Save the planet! Bulldoze the rainforest!Building a highway through the Amazon for COP30 contradicts climate goals, highlighting hypocrisy among climate advocates.
International Day of Forests arrives amid concerns over Trump's sweeping logging agendaDeforestation significantly threatens ecosystems, with 10 million hectares destroyed annually, impacting reliance on trees for vital resources.The Trump administration's focus on timber production raises environmental concerns amidst climate-related forest threats.
EU strikes deal on law to slow deforestation DW 12/04/2024The EU has delayed the implementation of its landmark deforestation regulation, raising concerns among environmentalists about potential impacts on forests and climate.
Amazon deforestation drops by 31% compared to last yearBrazil's Amazon deforestation dropped by 30.6%, the lowest in nine years, reflecting positive environmental policy changes.
Critics of the EU's deforestation regulation say it could be a trade barrierThe EU Deforestation Regulation aims to combat deforestation by banning forest-derived products unless compliance can be proven.
Why the EU might delay a law to slow deforestation DW 11/13/2024The EU is considering delaying the implementation of the EUDR, risking worsening deforestation amidst an ongoing global forest loss crisis.
80% of Brazil's major beef and leather companies have not committed to stop deforestationBrazil's beef industry faces criticism for lack of action on deforestation commitments.Major beef companies have no plans to stop sourcing from deforested areas.JBS, despite commitments, is purchasing cattle from deforested land.
Cop30 in talks to hire PR firm that worked for lobby seeking weaker Amazon protectionsEdelman is in talks to assist the UN climate summit planning team amid concerns of conflicts due to its previous lobbying connections.
80% of Brazil's major beef and leather companies have not committed to stop deforestationBrazil's beef industry faces criticism for lack of action on deforestation commitments.Major beef companies have no plans to stop sourcing from deforested areas.JBS, despite commitments, is purchasing cattle from deforested land.
Cop30 in talks to hire PR firm that worked for lobby seeking weaker Amazon protectionsEdelman is in talks to assist the UN climate summit planning team amid concerns of conflicts due to its previous lobbying connections.
The end of the Ayoreo? The race to find proof that Paraguay's uncontacted people existThe story highlights the historical trauma and ongoing threats faced by the Ayoreo people due to colonization and deforestation.
The surprising culprit for the loss of huge swathes of tropical forestSecondary roads in forests cause significantly more deforestation than primary roads, greatly impacting ecosystems.
Mines for a clean-energy metal have a surprise climate effectVegetation clearing for nickel extraction significantly contributes to carbon emissions, undermining its perceived environmental benefits.
Tesla cut down 500,000 trees to build its German gigafactoryTesla's construction of its gigafactory in Germany led to the clearing of 813 acres of forest, with significant environmental implications.
How 'green' electricity from wood harms the planet - and peopleThe Enviva Biomass plant in Hamlet promised jobs but faces growing opposition due to environmental concerns and local impact.
Richest nations exporting extinction' with demand for beef, palm oil and timberWealthy nations are a significant cause of biodiversity loss globally, primarily through their consumption patterns.Developed countries' food and timber imports from biodiverse countries are driving habitat destruction.Targeted conservation measures are needed to address biodiversity loss linked to global trade.
Birds are also threatened by drug trafficking in Central AmericaDrug trafficking in Central America contributes significantly to deforestation, affecting bird habitats and populations.
The surprising culprit for the loss of huge swathes of tropical forestSecondary roads in forests cause significantly more deforestation than primary roads, greatly impacting ecosystems.
Mines for a clean-energy metal have a surprise climate effectVegetation clearing for nickel extraction significantly contributes to carbon emissions, undermining its perceived environmental benefits.
Tesla cut down 500,000 trees to build its German gigafactoryTesla's construction of its gigafactory in Germany led to the clearing of 813 acres of forest, with significant environmental implications.
How 'green' electricity from wood harms the planet - and peopleThe Enviva Biomass plant in Hamlet promised jobs but faces growing opposition due to environmental concerns and local impact.
Richest nations exporting extinction' with demand for beef, palm oil and timberWealthy nations are a significant cause of biodiversity loss globally, primarily through their consumption patterns.Developed countries' food and timber imports from biodiverse countries are driving habitat destruction.Targeted conservation measures are needed to address biodiversity loss linked to global trade.
Birds are also threatened by drug trafficking in Central AmericaDrug trafficking in Central America contributes significantly to deforestation, affecting bird habitats and populations.
Rain is coming, but not enough after punishing Amazon droughtThe Amazon is experiencing unprecedented drought conditions, worsened by climate change and deforestation, with significant impacts on local communities.
The Fires That Could Reshape the AmazonBrazil is experiencing unprecedented wildfire devastation, doubling last year's fire count and affecting major ecosystems.The fires are fueled by human activity and dry vegetation, burning large areas of pristine forest.
Amazon Nears Ecological Tipping Point as Fires and Drought Ravage RainforestThe Amazon faces severe wildfires and droughts, driven by human actions and climate change, posing a threat to its existence and global ecology.
Brazil faces worst fires in 14 years DW 10/12/2024In 2024, Brazil lost 22.38 million hectares to fires, mainly in the Amazon, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation practices.
From the ashes: how a mayor beat the loggers to turn the Amazon green againParagominas illustrates a transformation from a deforestation hotspot to a model of sustainable development despite climate challenges.
Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heatThe Soy Moratorium, key for Amazon protection, is under threat from proposed reforms by Brazilian agribusiness, risking its effectiveness against deforestation.
Rain is coming, but not enough after punishing Amazon droughtThe Amazon is experiencing unprecedented drought conditions, worsened by climate change and deforestation, with significant impacts on local communities.
The Fires That Could Reshape the AmazonBrazil is experiencing unprecedented wildfire devastation, doubling last year's fire count and affecting major ecosystems.The fires are fueled by human activity and dry vegetation, burning large areas of pristine forest.
Amazon Nears Ecological Tipping Point as Fires and Drought Ravage RainforestThe Amazon faces severe wildfires and droughts, driven by human actions and climate change, posing a threat to its existence and global ecology.
Brazil faces worst fires in 14 years DW 10/12/2024In 2024, Brazil lost 22.38 million hectares to fires, mainly in the Amazon, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation practices.
From the ashes: how a mayor beat the loggers to turn the Amazon green againParagominas illustrates a transformation from a deforestation hotspot to a model of sustainable development despite climate challenges.
Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heatThe Soy Moratorium, key for Amazon protection, is under threat from proposed reforms by Brazilian agribusiness, risking its effectiveness against deforestation.
Who will save South America's vast, ancient earthworks from destruction?Ancient geoglyphs in the Amazon and Chile are threatened by human activities, particularly agriculture and racing.
The New Threat to Brazil's Forests: ChemicalsChemical deforestation is emerging as a new, alarming method of forest destruction in Brazil, raising significant environmental concerns.
The New Threat to Brazil's Forests: ChemicalsBrazil is facing a significant environmental crisis with an alarming new technique of chemical deforestation threatening protected forests.
An Elegant' Idea Could Pay Billions to Protect TreesThe Tropical Forests Forever Facility aims to incentivize forest preservation financially, addressing deforestation more effectively.
Watch: Farmers Could Be Key To Restoring Brazil's ForestsInstituto Terra has significantly restored the environment in Brazil by planting over 2.7 million trees since 1998.
Who will save South America's vast, ancient earthworks from destruction?Ancient geoglyphs in the Amazon and Chile are threatened by human activities, particularly agriculture and racing.
The New Threat to Brazil's Forests: ChemicalsChemical deforestation is emerging as a new, alarming method of forest destruction in Brazil, raising significant environmental concerns.
The New Threat to Brazil's Forests: ChemicalsBrazil is facing a significant environmental crisis with an alarming new technique of chemical deforestation threatening protected forests.
An Elegant' Idea Could Pay Billions to Protect TreesThe Tropical Forests Forever Facility aims to incentivize forest preservation financially, addressing deforestation more effectively.
Watch: Farmers Could Be Key To Restoring Brazil's ForestsInstituto Terra has significantly restored the environment in Brazil by planting over 2.7 million trees since 1998.
WWF: Wildlife populations have plummeted by 73% since 1970 DW 10/10/2024Wild animal populations have decreased by over 70% since 1970, with regions like Latin America facing declines of nearly 95%.The report emphasizes that while the situation is dire, it is not too late to enact changes for sustainability.
Our Planet's Twin CrisesThe Amazon is experiencing a record low water level due to climate change and deforestation, urging drastic measures from governments.
Planetary Carbon Sinks In Crisis And What You Can DoEcosystem services are at serious risk due to climate change, with the natural carbon sinks reaching their lowest absorption capacity.
Deforestation roaring back' despite 140-country vow to end destructionGlobal deforestation has increased in 2023, contrary to promises made by countries to stop it by the end of the decade.
Earth's 'second lung' is under threat. Losing the Congo Basin forests would set the fight against climate change back 20 yearsInaction on climate change threatens global stability, with the Congo Basin's loss leading to ecological collapse and mass displacement of populations.
Jane Goodall Thinks It's Not Too Late to Save the WorldThere's still time to save the planet by addressing interconnected crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty.
WWF: Wildlife populations have plummeted by 73% since 1970 DW 10/10/2024Wild animal populations have decreased by over 70% since 1970, with regions like Latin America facing declines of nearly 95%.The report emphasizes that while the situation is dire, it is not too late to enact changes for sustainability.
Our Planet's Twin CrisesThe Amazon is experiencing a record low water level due to climate change and deforestation, urging drastic measures from governments.
Planetary Carbon Sinks In Crisis And What You Can DoEcosystem services are at serious risk due to climate change, with the natural carbon sinks reaching their lowest absorption capacity.
Deforestation roaring back' despite 140-country vow to end destructionGlobal deforestation has increased in 2023, contrary to promises made by countries to stop it by the end of the decade.
Earth's 'second lung' is under threat. Losing the Congo Basin forests would set the fight against climate change back 20 yearsInaction on climate change threatens global stability, with the Congo Basin's loss leading to ecological collapse and mass displacement of populations.
Jane Goodall Thinks It's Not Too Late to Save the WorldThere's still time to save the planet by addressing interconnected crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty.
You've got the grass; you put a cow in it, and Bob's your uncle': the ranchers trying to halt the devastation caused by Bolivia's cattle farmsBolivia faces severe deforestation driven by ranching and agribusiness, prompting efforts for sustainable practices at ranches like Alta Vista.
Former EU environment chief warns against backsliding on climate crisisDelaying the EU deforestation law could weaken environmental protections and undermine credibility in decision-making.
We Earthlings: Shop Deforestation-Free To Preserve the Planet's Carbon SinksThe world's carbon sinks are collapsing rapidly, impacting climate balance and urging collective action against deforestation.
You've got the grass; you put a cow in it, and Bob's your uncle': the ranchers trying to halt the devastation caused by Bolivia's cattle farmsBolivia faces severe deforestation driven by ranching and agribusiness, prompting efforts for sustainable practices at ranches like Alta Vista.
Former EU environment chief warns against backsliding on climate crisisDelaying the EU deforestation law could weaken environmental protections and undermine credibility in decision-making.
We Earthlings: Shop Deforestation-Free To Preserve the Planet's Carbon SinksThe world's carbon sinks are collapsing rapidly, impacting climate balance and urging collective action against deforestation.
Can Colombia's crazy' cattle ranchers make beef an eco-friendly choice?Michael Robbin has transformed cattle farming in Colombia through innovative rotational grazing, boosting soil health and reducing methane emissions.
Stopping Amazon deforestation leads to lower hospital cases DW 11/23/2024Conservation measures in the Amazon significantly reduce respiratory health problems by lowering forest fires.
BlackRock accused of contributing to climate and human rights abusesBlackRock faces a complaint for allegedly exacerbating environmental abuses through its investments, especially in agribusiness.
The Mennonites Making the Amazon Their HomeMennonite families have built a thriving community in the Peruvian Amazon, facing challenges yet raising concerns about deforestation and environmental impact.
Argentinian town battles bird invasion as parrots outnumber peopleThe invasion of parrots in Hilario Ascasubi highlights the impact of deforestation and the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence.
BlackRock accused of contributing to climate and human rights abusesBlackRock faces a complaint for allegedly exacerbating environmental abuses through its investments, especially in agribusiness.
The Mennonites Making the Amazon Their HomeMennonite families have built a thriving community in the Peruvian Amazon, facing challenges yet raising concerns about deforestation and environmental impact.
Argentinian town battles bird invasion as parrots outnumber peopleThe invasion of parrots in Hilario Ascasubi highlights the impact of deforestation and the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence.
Why EU might delay a law to slow deforestation DW 11/13/2024The EU Deforestation Regulation is crucial for combating global deforestation, yet its rollout faces potential delays that could exacerbate forest loss.
A Colombian warlord became the Amazon rainforest's most unlikely protector. Now he is cutting it downIvan Mordisco's influence on deforestation efforts in Colombia presents a paradox of environmental protection amid violent control.
COP16: What to know about the global destruction of natureNature is facing unprecedented destruction, with over a quarter of species at risk of extinction, impacting global ecosystems and economies.
Malaysia's orangutans will stay home after revised policy DW 08/19/2024Malaysia's revised 'orangutan diplomacy' prioritizes conservation by allowing buyers to sponsor orangutans while keeping them in their natural habitats.
Intrepid koala caught wandering train station, dangerously close to tracksKoalas' appearances in urban settings signal habitat loss due to deforestation and urbanization, raising conservation concerns.
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest - then climate change hitConservation efforts can successfully restore forests, as exemplified by the Area de Conservación Guanacaste in Costa Rica.
COP16: What to know about the global destruction of natureNature is facing unprecedented destruction, with over a quarter of species at risk of extinction, impacting global ecosystems and economies.
Malaysia's orangutans will stay home after revised policy DW 08/19/2024Malaysia's revised 'orangutan diplomacy' prioritizes conservation by allowing buyers to sponsor orangutans while keeping them in their natural habitats.
Intrepid koala caught wandering train station, dangerously close to tracksKoalas' appearances in urban settings signal habitat loss due to deforestation and urbanization, raising conservation concerns.
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest - then climate change hitConservation efforts can successfully restore forests, as exemplified by the Area de Conservación Guanacaste in Costa Rica.
Parrots Orchestrate Brutal Revenge on Small Town After Deforestation Drove Them Out of Their HomesAn army of parrots has invaded Hilario Ascasubi, disrupting local life and causing significant issues due to their overwhelming numbers and destructive behavior.
Why repairing forests is not just about planting treesDeforestation poses significant threats to biodiversity, ecosystems, and human health, necessitating comprehensive protective measures.
Can Economics Better Value Nature?Protecting nature delivers economic dividends and can be advanced by financial solutions.
Indonesia wants progress on EU trade deal DW 04/25/2024Indonesia is pushing for progress on a free trade agreement with the EU despite disputes over deforestation and nickel mining.
Amazon forest biogeography predicts resilience and vulnerability to drought - NatureAmazon carbon sinks are declining due to deforestation and drought, threatening forest collapse.