deforestation

Brazil Amazon deforestation soars to 11-year high under Bolsonaro
World+Biz

Brazil Amazon deforestation soars to 11-year high under Bolsonaro

The data from Brazil's INPE space research agency showed deforestation soaring 29.5% to 9,762 square kilometres for the 12 months through July 2019 following an uncharacteristic admission by...

A deforested and burnt plot is seen in Jamanxim National Forest in the Amazon, near Novo Progresso, Para state, Brazil September 11, 2019/ Reuters
Earth

Soaring forest losses set to wreck global protection pledge

The inga tree's versatility means that it warrants its label as a "miracle tree"
Environment

Amazon deforestation could be stopped by ‘Miracle Tree’

File Photo: An aerial view shows a deforested plot of the Amazon near Porto Velho, Rondonia State, Brazil, September 17, 2019. Reuters/Bruno Kelly
Environment

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest surges through September

Pope Francis waves from the pope mobile as he arrives for a prayer vigil with youth at the Soamandrakizay Mess site in Antananarivo, Madagascar, September 7, 2019/ Reuters
World+Biz

Pope says deforestation must be treated as a global threat

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows deforested land during "Operation Green Wave" conducted by agents of the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources, or Ibama, to combat illegal logging in Apui, in the southern region of the state of Amazonas, Brazil, July 27, 2017. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly
Global Economy

Most big companies fail to report role in deforestation, charity says