Cameroon Aims to Save Forests While Doubling Coffee Production
Cameroon and CAFI sign $60M deal to double cacao, coffee production while protecting forests, but experts warn of deforestation risks.
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Global Forest Watch Alert System Tracks Ecosystem Changes
New DIST-ALERT tracks vegetation changes globally, offering near-real-time data for ecosystems like grasslands, forests, and farms.
4 Graphics Explain Los Angeles’ Devastating January Fires
January wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by climate change, broke records, displacing 175K+ and killing 5. Early-season fires are rare but rising.
Post-Logging Inaction is Better Than Palm Plantations
Logged tropical forests retain high biodiversity and ecological value, making them vital for conservation compared to oil palm plantations.
One Open-Source Atlas to Map Them All
Global Ecosystems Atlas uses AI and remote sensing to map all ecosystems, aiding conservation and tracking biodiversity targets by 2026.
The Biden Administration Record on Old-Growth Forests
Biden's forest plan inventoried old-growth forests but faced delays, highlighting challenges in defining protections and uniting conservation efforts.
In the Arctic, Planting Trees Actually Makes the World Warmer
Planting trees in the Arctic can worsen warming due to albedo effects and soil carbon release, challenging its value as a climate solution.
Palm Oil Expansion Won’t Deforest: Indonesian President
Indonesia’s president defends palm oil expansion, calling oil palms 'trees.' Critics highlight deforestation, biodiversity loss, and CO₂ emissions.
Bamboo Could Lock in Carbon and Slow Climate Change
This fast-growing plant absorbs carbon quickly and can be used to manufacture flooring, furniture, and more.
Rainforest Outlook: Storylines to Watch in 2025
Key storylines to watch in 2025 as tropical forests face geopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges shaping their future.
Atlantic Forest Conservation Plan Open for Consultation
Brazil's environment ministry opens consultation on Atlantic Forest conservation plan to curb deforestation and fires. Input due Jan 13.
India’s Forests Shift Towards Plantations
India’s 2023 forest survey shows a slight rise in forest/tree cover but highlights alarming declines in biodiversity-rich zones and mangroves.