Nearly three years of war in Sudan are accelerating a severe climate crisis. South of Khartoum, vast stretches of the Al-Sunut forest have been destroyed, threatening floods, biodiversity loss, and long-term environmental collapse. Stay updated on Sudan’s war impact and climate emergency.


Sudan Deforestation: Centuries Old Acacias Felled as Environmental Fallout Grows in Sudan Conflict

India's Supreme Court Has Raised Alarm Over Rampant Tree Felling In The Fragile Himalayan Region — After A Plea Blamed The Abuse For The Recent Landslide Havoc. Four Governments — Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu And Kashmir, And Uttarakhand — Have Been Asked To Respond.

Concern over threat to Himalayan ecology

India’s top court issues a stern warning over rampant tree-felling amid rapid development, calling for a balance between growth and environmental responsibility. The judiciary urges the government and industries to adopt sustainable practices to protect forests and combat the worsening climate crisis.

India climate: 'Development sans responsibility' | Top court raises tree-felling alarm

Deforestation is causing deadly heat and pollution, with studies linking it to thousands of premature deaths annually, working out to 1 million deaths in two decades. Forest loss is not just an environmental issue, but a growing public health crisis. Here is what you must know


Killing forests equals killing humans: A million deaths in last two decades linked to deforestation, says disturbing study

Thousands of parrots have invaded the town of Hilario Ascasubi near Argentina’s eastern Atlantic coast, driven by deforestation in the surrounding hills.

Parrots Seeking Refuge Invade Argentine Town

Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest 'blaze' to a 14-year-high amidst severe drought

Narco-driven deforestation threatens tropical birds, reveals study

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon has decreased 40% in the first three months of 2024 from a year earlier, Environment Minister Marina Silva said on Tuesday, citing data. Watch in for more details!

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon down 40% in 2024

2024 damning for Colombia's Amazon rainforest, 40% more deforestation compared to last year

Majority of EU countries ask bloc to scale back deforestation law

Amazon rainforest to reach 'tipping point' by 2050 due to 'stress': Study

After facing 5 years of intense deforestation in Brazil's Amazon forest what comes as good news is that the rate of deforestation in the Amazon fell by nearly 50% in 2023. According to Brazil's Environment Ministry this was the lowest deforestation rate they had recorded in the past decades.

Brazil wants to achieve zero deforestation

Birds play a crucial part in an ecosystem. Human activities has led to the extinction of 12.3% of bird species. Extinction driven by human settlement & deforestation. The world is at risk of losing another 700 bird species.

Human actions drive bird species to extinction | World News | WION

Farmers in Ivory coast have found a new promising business - breeding giant snails in order to avoid them from going extinct because of deforestation or pesticides. The same action is happening in South Africa where farmers of a prized South African sea snail called abalone are fighting to protect the species from poaching

Giant snails: Tasty in the West, hunted in the South

'Beanless coffee' to soon become available, will help save forests

Authorities in England have arrested a 16-year-old boy after the famous Sycamore Gap, a historical sycamore tree featured in 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was cut down on Thursday.

Famous Sycamore Gap tree cut down, teen arrested in England

Deforestation declines in Brazil's Amazon as govt approves more indigenous reserves

According to preliminary government figures, Brazil’s amazon forest deforestation falls 66% in august, lowest since 2018. Good news! The lungs of the planet are healing.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls 66% in August | WION Climate Tracker

Amazon nations fail to agree on deforestation goal at summit despite Brazil’s push

After a series of debates and discussions, Amazon rainforest nations have finally agreed to a list of policies and measures. They intend to bolster regional cooperation to protect the Amazon. However, the nations failed to agree on a common ground for ending deforestation...

Amazon nations disagree on deforestation goal at summit

Amazon deforestation down nearly 60% compared to July last year: Brazil

Some good news for the planet's forests. Brazil's amazon has gotten a fresh breath of life during the first half of 2023, deforestation in brazil's amazon fell by over 30 per cent. This comes after president Lula Da Silva made tougher environmental policies a priority. Last year, 4,000 square kilometres were cut down under then president Bolsanaro's rule. As per state reports, 2,650 square km of rainforest were cleared in the region in the last 6 months. This is the lowest for the period since 2019.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon has reduced by 33% in 2023

An area of tropical forest the size of Switzerland was lost last year as tree losses surged, according to new research.

Deforestation surges despite pledges

Tropical forest the size of Switzerland was lost in 2022 as deforestation remains a major issue to tackle

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