How to Find Climate Data the Trump Administration Hid Away
Trump admin cuts climate data access, prompting groups to archive disappearing science tools and records.
Most Pacific Atoll Forests Are Coconut Palm Plantations
The researchers said that mapping the atolls’ tree cover is an important first step in this direction.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News February 21
Global reforestation efforts grow, but transparency, funding, and verification remain key challenges. Who’s tracking the trees?
This Week In Forest Finance, February 20
This Week in Forest Finance: Grants, venture capital, and $160M in funding fuel global reforestation and carbon markets.
Pakistan’s Coastal Comeback Needs Transparency, Say Experts
Pakistan’s mangrove revival shows promise, but experts call for transparent tracking to ensure lasting impact.
Ethiopia's 50 Billion Tree Plan: Hype or Reality?
Ethiopia’s 50B tree plan is ambitious, but experts question numbers, survival rates, and verification. Hype or real impact?
Federal Firings Hit U.S. Forest Service in Alaska
Mass firings hit U.S. Forest Service in Alaska, sparking union lawsuit and fears of severe impact on wildfire response.
Project to Restore Andean Forest Takes Root
Acción Andina restores Andean forests, claimign to engage 25,000 people to plant 10M trees.
We Need a Data Revolution to Avert Climate Disaster
Hedge funds aren’t executing trades based on annual reports, so why are climate leaders reliant on such outdated tools?
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News February 14
Honduras & Korea collaborate on forest carbon markets; New York launches 25M tree tracker; only 17% of global peatlands protected.
This Week In Forest Finance February 13
Reforestation scales globally: Indigenous-led funds like Nusantara and IPAS, Hudson Valley grants, and Brazil’s Ambipar partnership.
Open Data Charter on the Importance of Environmental Data
"Opening the data helps building trust by: tracking progress on commitments; holding decision-makers accountable; and engaging in collaborative problem-solving."