Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon surged again over the past year, hitting a 12-year high, according to official figures released Monday that drew a chorus of condemnation of President Jair Bolsonaro's government.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon skyrockets to 12-year high under Bolsonaro

According to a World Bank report, Ghana’s annual deforestation rate is around 3.51%, to help reverse the damage, a Ghana project is promoting sustainable forestry through timber, seedling and essential oil sales and educational tours.

Ghana: Youth help in bettering Ghana's ecological future

Do you think 2020 is the peak of dystopia? Buckle up, because things may just go worse at any moment, or a few decades, at least! The planet is facing a lot of crises - for starters, climate change is causing unpredictable weather changes across the globe, setting off unprecedented extreme events, like unstoppable fires in Australia and the US, the mind boggling levels of pollution in India, and the record deforestation and fires in the Amazon - the planet’s lungs!

Human society has 90% chance of collapsing in the next few decades. But why?

Amazon rainforest has been in the headlines lately owing to the record rate of deforestation in the region, which threatens local human and animal habitats, while increasing the risk of natural disasters.

Brazil fires official who divulged details of record-deforestation in the Amazon

A new study has revealed that the trees in the world's largest rainforest are losing their ability to absorb carbon. The study tracked 300,000 trees over 30 years, providing the first large-scale evidence of the decline in carbon uptake by the world’s tropical forests.

World's largest rainforest losing its ability to absorb carbon: Study

The exploitation of natural resources by China and Pakistan that has affected the ecology and demography in Gilgit Baltistan remains a major concern for the local residents of the region.

Climate change due to deforestation worries people in Gilgit Baltistan

Indonesia files lawsuit at World Trade Organization against European Union over it's palm oil claims. EU claimed that palm oil industry is behind the excessive deforestation. Indonesia is the biggest producer of the palm oil.

Indonesia files lawsuit at WTO against EU over it's palm oil claims

Deforestation in the Amazon soars to record numbers in 11 years

Call it a shock discovery: DNA research has revealed two entirely new species of electric eel in the Amazon basin, including one capable of delivering a record-breaking jolt.

DNA research reveals two new species of eel that delivers strongest electric jolt

Federal agents in Brazil exchanged gunfire with illegal miners in the Amazon state of Para on Friday, according to witnesses, in a dramatic example of how Brazil has stepped up environmental enforcement in the wake of rainforest fires.

Brazil steps up environmental enforcement; agents raid illegal miners in Amazon

The number of forest fires in Brazil surged in the first eight months of 2019, official data show, as President Jair Bolsonaro faces growing criticism over rampant destruction of the Amazon.

Forest fires in Brazil surge as deforestation accelerates

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro suggested Friday that people "poop every other day" as a way to save the environment, after he came under fire for a surge in deforestation of the Amazon since he came to power.

Poop less for a cleaner planet, says Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro

World warned: Change now or endanger food and climate

Brazil's environment minister said on Tuesday data showing surging deforestation in the Amazon was "sensationalist," as the government faces scrutiny over the destruction of the rainforest seen as vital to combating climate change.

Brazil government slams 'sensationalist' deforestation data

Deforestation in Brazil's rainforest has jumped around 67 per cent in the first seven months of the year, according to preliminary data from Brazil's space research agency, which the government has attacked as misleading and harmful to the national interest.

Brazil deforestation climbs 67% through July as government attacks data

Under Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro rule, Amazon deforestation rising towards unrecoverable 'tipping point'

A recent study has suggested that the process of reforestation around the world would be the most effective method to combat climate change. Around 0.9 billion hectares of land worldwide would be suitable for reforestation, which could ultimately capture two-thirds of human-made carbon emissions.

Experts find land as big as US for reforestation to reverse climate change effects

Deforestation in Brazil's portion of the Amazon rainforest soared more than 88% in June compared with the same month a year ago, the second consecutive month of rising forest destruction under new right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro.

Tropical rainforest destruction accelerating under Brazilian government

Sri Lanka will ban imports of chainsaws and shut timber mills within five years to protect forests, President Maithripala Sirisena's office said Friday. Sirisena highlighted his determination to clamp down on illegal logging and increase the amount of territory devoted to forests at an environmental conference.

Sri Lanka to ban chainsaws, timber mills to protect forests: President Maithripala Sirisena

For the longest time, the city of Mumbai, despite urbanisation, managed to keep its green cover or what we call natural vegetation intact. The city had over 35 per cent tree cover until two decades ago and severe climatic conditions were never a worry for the coastal city.

One man and his team have set out to give Mumbai its first man-made forest

Organic food has a bigger climate impact than conventionally farmed food, due to the greater areas of land required, according to a study. Researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden developed a new method for assessing the climate impact from land-use, and used this, along with other methods, to compare organic and conventional food production.

Organic food has bigger climate impact than conventionally farmed food: Study

The destruction of Brazil's Amazon rainforest reached its highest level in a decade this year, government data released on Friday showed, driven by illegal logging and the encroachment of agriculture on the jungle.

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reaches decade high

According to reports, the video was filmed in 2013 was released on an environmental day. It was shot in West Borneo by the animal welfare organisation, International Animal Rescue

Watch: Heartbreaking viral video shows Orangutan trying to save its home in Indonesia

Chinese investment is driving an unprecedented investment boom in global infrastructure. But despite its claims to be pursuing green development, China's building bonanza is harming the planet

Opinion: China's growth is harming the planet

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