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The Latest Breaking News from Deforestation

Businesses, investors and governments that are serious about fulfilling net-zero emissions pledges before 2050 should be rushing to protect, conserve and regenerate the natural resources and ecosystems that support our economic growth, food security, health and climate. Yet there appear to be worryingly few trailblazers out there.

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Deforestation in Colombia edges up, moving further from gov't target

Deforestation in Colombia edged up for the second year in a row in 2021, rising 1.5% versus 2020 levels, the environment ministry said on Friday, as environmentalists warned of the impact of a high number of fires this year.

Reuters

Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon hits tragic record in 2022

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon broke all records for a six month period during the first half of 2022, a sign of increasing destruction during the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro

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God's will or ecological disaster? Mexico takes aim at Mennonite deforestation

The largest tropical forest in North America yields to perfect rows of corn and soy. Light-haired women with blue eyes in wide-brimmed hats bump down a dirt road in a horse and buggy, past simple brick homes and a whitewashed schoolhouse: A Mennonite community in southern Mexico.

Reuters

UK supermarkets could still be buying meat linked to deforestation in Brazil, report suggests

At least 27,000 hectares of Cerrado have allegedly been destroyed by suppliers to major soya traders that supply UK meat industry

The Guardian - UK

Amazon deforestation hits all-time record as area size of New York City cleared

Approximately 1,540 miles were cleared in the region in the first six months of the year

Evening Standard

UN report says climate change might be pushing more than a million species into extinction, calls for First Nations intervention

Climate change, pollution and deforestation are pushing a million species towards extinction. Here's what we can do to help.

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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon hits record for first half of 2022

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest reached a record high for the first six months of the year, as an area five times the size of New York City was destroyed, preliminary government data showed on Friday.

Reuters

Scientists warn MEPs against watering down EU deforestation law

More than 50 experts say proposal redefining forest degradation could undermine net zero emissions plans

The Guardian - UK

No more excuses: restoring nature is not a silver bullet for global warming, we must cut emissions outright

Restoring degraded environments, such as by planting trees, is often touted as a solution to the climate crisis. But our new research shows this, while important, is no substitute for preventing fossil fuel emissions to limit global warming.

The Conversation

New Colombian president pledges to protect rainforest

Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first elected leftist president, will take office in August with ambitious proposals to halt the record-high deforestation rates in the Amazon

The Independent UK

Banks and UK supermarkets accused of backing deforestation in Brazil

By funding and stocking products from Brazilian meat giant JBS, firms have also supported land-grabbing, investigation claims

The Guardian - UK

Lula platform has green focus, nods to middle in Brazil race

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has laid out his campaign platform, including a pledge for zero deforestation initiatives and appeals to moderates as seeks to unseat Jair Bolsonaro in the October election

The Independent UK

The Amazon rainforest is disappearing quickly — and threatening Indigenous people who live there

Forests throughout the world are shrinking year after year — and Brazil is the epicentre. According to the World Wildlife Fund, more than a quarter of the Amazon rainforest will be devoid of trees by 2030 if cutting continues at the same speed.

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Reuters

White House says Biden, Bolsonaro agree to work together on Amazon deforestation

U.S. President Joe Biden and Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro agreed during a meeting at an Americas summit in Los Angeles to work together on preventing further deforestation of the Amazon, the White House said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Activists decry French retailer over Amazon deforestation

Environmental groups and indigenous representatives from Brazil are protesting outside the main Paris courthouse, urging quick trial for a France-based supermarket chain that's accused of selling beef allegedly linked to Amazon deforestation

The Hindu

Help fight drug menace: Manipur organisation to PM Modi

Massive deforestation for poppy cultivation and related activities are causing landslips and scarcity of water, says the People’s Initiative for Progress.

France 24

Ivory Coast's wildlife enjoys rebirth thanks to nature reserve

Much of the wildlife in Ivory Coast has become virtually extinct after decades of heavy deforestation. But a nature reserve nestled in the centre of the country is doing its best to restore the region's fauna. In just over 20 years, the N’zi River Park has managed to recreate an…

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Cargill's bid to open new port in Brazil opposed by human rights, conservation groups

As one of the most powerful commodity traders in Brazil, Cargill Inc. has worked to expand its business while fending off criticism that it's enabling the destruction of Amazon forests and savanna for soy farms.

Al Jazeera

Tobacco industry causing huge environmental damage, WHO warns

WHO accuses industry of causing widespread deforestation, pollution and emitting millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Big Tobacco's Environmental Impact is 'Devastating', Says WHO

The tobacco industry is a far greater threat than many realize as it is one of the world's biggest polluters, from leaving mountains of waste to driving global warming, the WHO charged Tuesday. The World Health Organization accused the industry of causing widespread deforestation, diverting badly needed land and water…

The National (Scotland)

Sponsors of Queen's Jubilee tree planting scheme linked to deforestation

A TREE planting project to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been sponsored by companies with links to deforestation, according to…

Bangkok Post

Tobacco's environmental threat

Tobacco kills our environment, not just people. Tobacco causes over 8 million deaths every year globally and 81,000 in Thailand. Simultaneously, each year, tobacco destroys a vast landmass roughly the size of 44,000 Suan Luang Rama IX parks, the largest green park in Bangkok, causes massive deforestation and pollutes our…

The Guardian - UK

Queen’s jubilee tree planting sponsors ‘linked to deforestation’

Queen’s Green Canopy scheme’s ‘platinum supporters’ include firms that have been connected to environmental harm, say campaigners

The Independent UK

Brazil president announces carbon market, thin on details

Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has announced the creation of a carbon market in Brazil but it is voluntary and the announcement is thin on the kind of details that make for a robust trading forum

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