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Brazil's Cerrado savanna sacrificed in the name of industrial soya, maize farming

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made saving the Amazon rainforest – now a key condition for a trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc – a priority for his government. A year after Lula came to power, his gamble has paid off: deforestation has…

France 24

Colombian Amazon deforestation surges as armed groups tighten grip

Country had previously turned the tide on deforestation but armed rebels have revoked ban

The Guardian - UK

Colombia's Amazon Deforestation Dropped By 25-35% In 2023: Environment Minister

Colombia's deforestation went down by 29% in 2022, as per the most recent data available.

Latin Times

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Epidemic fears as 80% of Indigenous Amazon tribe fall ill

Advocates fear situation could escalate in Javari valley, a region plagued by violence and poor healthcare

The Guardian - UK

Efforts to reduce deforestation rates globally are stalling, report finds

The tropics lost the equivalent of 10 soccer fields of forest per minute last year.

Axios

Global rainforest loss continues at rate of 10 football pitches a minute

Despite major progress in Brazil and Colombia, deforestation led by farming still cleared an area nearly equal to Switzerland

The Guardian - UK

Despite Gains In Brazil, Forest Destruction Still 'Stubbornly' High: Report

The world lost 10 football fields of old-growth tropical forest every minute in 2023 and despite uplifting progress in the Amazon, the picture elsewhere is less rosy, researchers said on Thursday.

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The EU’s great green retreat benefits the far right. For the rest of us, it’s a looming disaster

Environmental pledges are being shredded to please agribusiness and appease extremists. It’s a terrible mistake, says environmental writer Arthur Neslen

The Guardian - UK

Ethical chocolate in France: A sweet endeavour

Nearly three quarters of French people eat chocolate once a week, consuming an average of 7 kilos per year. But what seems a simple indulgence has a dark side: cacao farming has resulted in massive deforestation. Reports of child labour and farmers who are often unfairly paid have tarnished the…

France 24

EU Countries Urge Scaling Back Deforestation Law

EU countries debate proposed law on deforestation, balancing environmental concerns with economic interests. Environmental advocates stress the urgent need...

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EU banks under fire, accused of financing 'ecosystem destruction'

Since the 2015 Paris climate agreement, European banks have lent about €256 billion to corporations that put forests, savannahs and other natural ecosystems at risk, according to new research by a collective of NGOs, including Greepeace.

Radio France Internationale

Eyes in the sky: why drones are ‘beyond effective’ for animal rights campaigners around the world

Inexpensive and easy to use, drones are proving invaluable for activists monitoring illegal fishing, hunting and deforestation – as well as keeping tabs on zoos and aquariums

The Guardian - UK

EU Members Push For Revision Of Anti-Deforestation Law

EU members are calling for a revision of the anti-deforestation law to address the threats posed by deforestation on biodiversity and climate change.

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Can ‘good sounds’ help coral islands recover from bleaching?

Climate change threatens coral reefs, but a recent study suggests that playing healthy reef sounds can help restore them.

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France 24

International Day of Forests: Pakistan struggles to fight timber trafficking

Experts in Pakistan recently warned of the increased risk of floods and other natural disasters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the country's most forested province, due to massive deforestation. Timber traffickers are accused of cutting down trees illegally on a regular basis. While forest protection services are stepping up patrols in forest…

The Guardian - UK

Banks driving increase in global meat and dairy production, report finds

Financiers providing billion-dollar support for industrial livestock companies to expand leading to unsustainable rise in production

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Deforestation Policies Pose Investor Risk, Report Warns

Learn about the financial risks investors face due to deforestation policies and the importance of sustainable investment practices.

AAP

'Shocking' scale of deforestation a koala threat: study

Greenpeace says a study they commissioned has revealed the scale of Australia's deforestation, prompting calls to enforce laws to protect native animals.

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The Guardian - AU

Land clearing: two million hectares of Queensland forest destroyed in five years, new analysis shows

Research finds almost all land cleared in the state between 2016 and 2021 in areas where threatened species habitat ‘likely to occur’

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After Pushback, California Delays Extension of Rewards for Oil and Gas Companies

Opponents say a program that gives valuable credits for making fuels from crops and dairy waste props up fossil fuels companies and pollutes nearby communities.

The Guardian - AU

New Australian environment laws would not stop widespread deforestation, organisations say

Three groups familiar with draft conservation laws say they do not go far enough and may allow political influence on development decisions

International Business Times UK

Amazon Rainforest Could Reach Tipping Point By 2050 Due To Deforestation, Drought And Fires

The rainforest is referred to as the "lungs of the earth".

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Brazil Boosts Military Presence in the Amazon Rainforest

Discover how Brazil is reinforcing its military presence in the Amazon region to protect its vast natural resources and address growing environmental concerns.

The Guardian - AU

Australian red meat industry’s net zero target based on land-clearing data that is ‘not reliable’

Meat and Livestock Australia says it has reduced emissions by 65% on 2005 levels but data analysis suggests figures underpinning claim are ‘erroneous’

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Taylor Swift's Purchase of Carbon Credits Could Positively Impact Planet

Taylor Swift's purchase of carbon credits to offset her private jet emissions could positively impact the planet through deforestation prevention, carbon r...

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