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‘This is Cofán land’: the fight to save Amazonia from intrudersJune 28, 2024 – The Cofán people in Ecuador watch over the forest to defend it from invaders. After studying in the U.S., Hugo Lucitante returned home to help.
Leopards are the ultimate survivors. Can they endure these growing challenges?July 04, 2024 – These cats face a plethora of threats from shrinking habitat, diminishing prey, conflict with humans, poaching, and more. But a new report describes isolated success stories that show population declines can be reversed.
Don't cut them down: Letting dead trees rot can help make new lifeMay 31, 2024 – From microbes to four-legged critters, dead trees play an essential role in a forest’s ecosystem. Experts say it's rare that removal is necessary.
This is the world’s most expensive cowJanuary 24, 2024 – Valued at over $4 million, the Brazilian Nelore cow dominates Brazil’s lucrative beef industry.
Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop itDecember 07, 2022 – Large scale destruction of trees—deforestation—affects ecosystems, climate, and even increases risk for zoonotic diseases spreading to humans.
Climbing into the secret world of an ancient Bornean rainforestJanuary 23, 2024 – Gunung Palung National Park's abundance of unique creatures—from orangutans to flying foxes to clouded leopards—offers a glimpse into Borneo's past.
Will the COP26 global deforestation pledge save forests?November 04, 2021 – Skepticism is warranted. But billions of dollars have been promised—and new data on carbon emissions provide grounds for hope.
Deforestation is leading to more infectious diseases in humansNovember 22, 2019 – As more and more forest is cleared around the world, scientists fear that the next deadly pandemic could emerge from what lives within them.
The Amazon is burning at record rates—and deforestation is to blameAugust 21, 2019 – The blazes are so huge that smoke can be seen from space, and experts say the fires could have major climate impacts.
Drones Spray Tree Seeds From the Sky to Fight DeforestationNovember 29, 2017 – These innovators are combating climate change and restoring forests with the latest technology.
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Can technology save our forests?March 20, 2022 – As the world’s forests continue to shrink, how can technology from satellites to smartphones be used to win the war against illegal deforestation?Supermarket Beef Is Battleground for Deforestation DebateMay 02, 2016 – One of Brazil’s largest supermarkets, Pão de Açúcar, has agreed to stop selling beef produced on deforested land …
How to keep ticks out of your backyardJuly 05, 2023 – From landscaping tips to insecticide treatments, here’s what experts recommend to mitigate these unseen foes—and the animals that bring them to your doorstep.
They planted a forest at the edge of the desert. From there it got complicated.March 23, 2023 – Trying to judge the success or failure of Yatir, Israel's largest human-made forest, depends on the way you define success. And the person you’re asking.
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How to Reduce Deforestation While Growing More FoodJune 29, 2015 – By Mark Murphy, Cargill Every week it seems another study, article or video details the threats to our …Want to see glow-in-the-dark mushrooms? Visit Brazil’s other rainforestMarch 02, 2023 – An emerging ecotourism industry hopes to awaken interest in the lesser known Atlantic Forest—a hot spot for biodiversity that is arguably more threatened than the Amazon.
