The Latest Breaking News from Deforestation

Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive

Revolutionary scanner to be fired into Earth orbit this month to measure effects of deforestation

Glenn Morris, a farmer and an environmentalist, says crackdowns on deforestation can't come soon enough as the cattle industry faces increased scrutiny.

Congo-Brazzaville and Madagascar are combining efforts to protect their primary forests, which support rich ecosystems and rare wildlife but face increasing threats from deforestation. The countries marked the launch of their conservation drive by planting 3,000 trees in Madagascar on Monday, African Environment Day.

Growing strawberries vertically uses 50% less water and produces more fruit per square metre than traditional methods. It’s just one of the initiatives helping Tesco make your shopping more sustainable

Deforestation in Indonesia rose again last year, a local environmental NGO said Friday based on satellite image analysis and fieldwork.

Burundi faces serious climate and environmental challenges. The biggest is the country’s overdependence on the use of biomass (firewood). The second is outdated agricultural practices that have led to deforestation. In turn this has increased the country’s vulnerability to climate shocks.

South Korea's decision to reduce biomass energy subsidies sparks debate on sustainability and environmental impact.

The South Korean government has announced it will reduce indirect subsidies for biomass energy