deforestation

Why more than 1 million lives could have been saved in 20 years if there were more trees

A recent study revealed a harsh reality. From having more trees, more than 1 million lives could have been saved in cities. It's not just about details or urban decoration. Trees have a huge impact on public health by keeping...

Critical situation for trees in San Rafael: drought and severe deterioration

According to a recent survey, the trees in San Rafael, Mendoza are facing a critical situation. Between the dry weather conditions, deterioration due to age, and lack of maintenance, a critical point has been reached. This was warned by the Regional...

Brazil: Court orders Government to confiscate deforested lands

A Supreme Federal Court judge in Brazil ordered the Government to confiscate private properties in deforested areas. This is for cases where it is determined that the owners are responsible for illegal logging or wildfires. It is a historic ruling...

Caatinga at risk: how to restore the biome and create jobs in Pernambuco

Pernambuco, where 83% of the territory is covered by the Caatinga biome, is facing a serious risk of desertification due to the advance of climate change. Environmental degradation is already threatening to reduce water availability and affect food production...

They aim to launch an international Tropical Forest Fund to curb deforestation.

The **tropical forests** are those places with abundant rainfall and temperatures that remain constant throughout the year. Some time ago they are going through a critical situation, mainly due to deforestation. In this context, **Wildlife Conservation Society** (**WCS**) and the...

Indonesia pushes forward with a mega agricultural project that could lead to massive deforestation.

Indonesia has launched a **large-scale project** for the cultivation of **rice and sugarcane** in the region of **Papua**, located in the eastern part of the archipelago. Environmental advocates warn that this initiative could become **the world's largest deforestation project**. It...

Strong rejection of the bill enabling the sale of cleared forest timber

Different civil organizations expressed a fervent rejection of a bill that would enable the commercialization of deforestation wood. According to their claims, they seek to modify the normative text that regulates sanctions for illegal logging in Chaco. "It would consolidate...

A megaproject aims to accelerate the energy transition but would cause environmental harm.

Indonesia has become the center of environmental controversy due to a megaproject aimed at accelerating the energy transition. The country plans to move forward with the largest deforestation in the world. Deforestation is one of the major issues the planet...

Entre Ríos: Deforestation of gallery forest reported for camping site

A serious accusation surrounds Entre Ríos these days. An organization denounced the clearing of gallery forest, allegedly for the construction of a campground. The environmental organization CEYDAS (Center for the Study and Defense of Wild Birds) indicated, through a statement,...

Forests on alert: victims of mining, drug trafficking, and deforestation

A new study by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has put forests on alert. The report, published on Monday, reveals that forest crime is interconnected with other types of illegal activities, such as illegal mining, human...

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The stunning submerged forest of Lake Kaindy: a surreal landscape that defies expectations

Far from the conventional image of a forest, the **Kaindy Lake**, located in the **Tian Shan** mountains, southeast of...